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Mechanisms for managing and providing credentials for secure resource access.
Distinguishing note: Focuses on the client-side handling of credentials for network requests, distinct from server-side identity management systems.
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Curl is a command-line tool and portable library for transferring data across a wide range of network protocols. It functions as a unified engine that abstracts diverse communication standards, allowing users and developers to move files and information between servers using a consistent interface. The project provides both a versatile command-line client for terminal-based automation and a stable programmatic interface for integrating complex network operations into applications. The system is distinguished by its protocol-agnostic core and its ability to manage both synchronous and asynchro
libcurl enables secure credential provision for Basic or Proxy authentication to access protected resources without exposing sensitive passwords directly in the command-line interface.