ThorClient
⚠️ Beta Version - ThorClient is currently in active development. We're continuously improving and adding new features. Please report any issues you encounter!
ThorClient is a lightweight, powerful REST API client mainly for VS Code. It is designed to be a fast, embedded alternative to Postman or Thunder Client, with a focus on simplicity and developer experience.
Features
- 🚀 Lightweight & Fast: Run requests directly within VS Code without switching contexts.
- 📂 Collections & Folders: Organize your requests into nested collections and folders.
- 🔄 Postman Import: Seamlessly import your existing Postman collections (v2.1).
- 🛠️ Full Request Support:
- Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, etc.
- Body Types: JSON, Text, Form URL Encoded, Multipart/Form-Data.
- Authentication: Bearer Token, Basic Auth.
- 💻 Code Generation: Generate ready-to-use code snippets for cURL, Fetch (JS), and Python.
- 🌐 Environment Variables: Manage variables for different environments (Dev, Staging, Prod).
- ⚡ Two-Way Sync: URL parameters and the Query Params table stay perfectly in sync.
- ✨ Sidebar Integration: Rename, Duplicate, and Delete items directly from the sidebar context menu.
- 🎨 Syntax Highlighting: Professional syntax highlighting for JSON, XML, HTML, CSS, and 190+ languages using highlight.js.
What's New in v0.0.6
- ✅ Universal Syntax Highlighting - Beautiful code highlighting for all response types (JSON, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
- ✅ Line Numbers - Easy reference with line numbers in response view
- ✅ Improved JSON Formatting - Perfect 2-space indentation for JSON responses
- ✅ VS Code Theme Integration - Dark theme that matches VS Code aesthetics
Usage
- Open ThorClient: Click the ThorClient icon in the Activity Bar.
- Create Request: Click the "+" icon to start a new request.
- Send: Enter URL, select Method, and hit "Send".
- Save: Click "Save" or press
Ctrl+S to persist your request in a collection.
Development Status
ThorClient is actively maintained and regularly updated with new features and improvements. We're committed to making this the best REST client for VS Code!
Current Focus
- Improving syntax highlighting and response formatting
- Adding more authentication methods
- Enhancing collection management
- Better error handling and user experience
Version: 0.0.6 (Beta) | License: MIT
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