
Description: cURL is a command line tool that allows you to make network requests like GET and POST to transfer data or interact with web APIs and servers. It supports common internet protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. cURL is useful for testing APIs, web scraping, and automating interactions with web services.
Type: Open Source Test Automation Framework
Founded: 2011
Primary Use: Mobile app testing automation
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

Description: lftp is a powerful command-line FTP/SFTP client for Linux and Unix systems. It supports multiple protocols including FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, and SFTP. lftp allows transferring files between local and remote systems with reliability features like automatic retry on failed transfers.
Type: Cloud-based Test Automation Platform
Founded: 2015
Primary Use: Web, mobile, and API testing
Supported Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API