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cURL HTTP and API Workflows/Full ASCII trace

Capture a detailed ASCII trace of the transfer.

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Section: Response Inspection

Full ASCII trace

bash
bash
curl --trace-ascii trace.txt https://example.com
Explanation

`--trace-ascii` is more detailed than `-v` and script-friendly.

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