For developers, penetration testers, and power users, interacting with REST APIs and debugging network requests directly from a smartphone is an essential capability. xhhttp transforms your Android terminal into a powerhouse by systemlessly injecting xh—a modern, Rust-based HTTP request tool. It combines the legendary speed of cURL with the beautiful, human-readable syntax of HTTPie, delivering an unparalleled command-line networking experience on mobile.
Core Networking Capabilities
Discover why xh has become the preferred networking tool for modern developers prioritizing speed and readability.
Intuitive Syntax
Replaces complex cURL flags with a highly readable, developer-friendly syntax. Sending JSON payloads, setting headers, or downloading files is now logical and straightforward.
Native Highlighting
Automatically formats and applies gorgeous syntax highlighting to JSON, HTML, and XML responses directly within your terminal window, making API debugging visually effortless.
Rust-Powered Performance
Written entirely in Rust, the xh binary boasts incredible execution speed, low memory overhead, and strict memory safety—perfect for the hardware constraints of mobile devices.
Systemless Injection
The binary is injected into your system's execution path dynamically upon boot. It fully supports modern root environments including Magisk, KernelSU, and APatch.
How Does the xhhttp Module Work?
The core of this module revolves around the statically compiled xh binary. Standard Android distributions do not include advanced networking tools natively, and manually copying binaries to the /system/bin partition triggers Verified Boot (dm-verity) errors.
This module uses the standard "Magic Mount" mechanism provided by your root manager. When you flash the ZIP file, the system safely stores the Rust binary in the /data/adb/modules/ directory. During the device boot sequence, this directory is virtually mounted over your system's path. As soon as your device turns on, you can open a terminal emulator like Termux, type xh, and begin interacting with APIs instantaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
/system partition remains 100% read-only and unmodified.xh is a command-line interface (CLI) tool, it does not have a graphical app icon. To use it, you must install a terminal emulator (such as Termux from F-Droid) or access your device via an ADB shell.