REST Client Extension for Visual Studio CodeEffortlessly test and debug APIs directly from your VS Code environment—no external tools needed. The REST Client extension empowers developers to send HTTP requests, inspect responses, manage environments, and organize requests—all within an intuitive, workspace-integrated interface. ✨ Key Functionality ✨ Designed to streamline your API development workflow, the REST Client offers: 🔁 HTTP MethodsSupports HTTP request methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, OPTIONS 🔐 AuthenticationEasily test secured endpoints with built-in authentication options: Basic Auth Bearer Token API Key (via headers or query parameters) ⚙️ Request ConfigurationCustomize your API requests with flexible and intuitive controls: Query ParametersAdd and manage query parameters easily, with support for: Table Mode – Read and edit parameters in a clear, structured view Text Mode – Quickly bulk edit in a plain text format Custom HeadersDefine any number of request headers using: Table Mode – For clean, column-based readability Text Mode – For fast bulk editing Request Body Types:JSON XML form-data (multipart) x-www-form-urlencoded 📁 Request OrganizationKeep your API requests structured and accessible: Save requests for future use Group requests in Collections and Folders Reorganize using drag-and-drop: move requests and folders freely 🌐 Environment SupportUse environment variables for flexible request templates: Define multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) Use {{variableName}} to substitute values dynamically 🕓 Request HistoryNever lose a previous test—view and resend from the History tab. 🛠️ Built-in Developer ToolsPowerful utilities to assist during API development: JSON Formatter – Beautify and inspect JSON responses JSON Comparator – Compare two JSON objects for differences Base64 Encoder/Decoder – Convert strings or payloads as needed Prerequisites
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