SmartPing - Visual Studio 2019/2022 Extension Overview
Transform your Visual Studio 2019/2022 development experience with SmartPing, the ultimate API testing solution designed specifically for developers who value privacy, performance, and productivity.
Why Choose SmartPing?
SmartPing is the privacy-first alternative to Postman that brings professional API testing capabilities directly into your Visual Studio 2019/2022 IDE. No more context switching, no cloud dependencies, and no login requirements - just pure, focused API testing power where you need it most.
✨ Key Features
🚀 Complete HTTP/REST API Testing Suite
- Support for all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS)
- Comprehensive request building with headers, query parameters, and body content
- JSON, XML, Form-data, and raw payload support
- Real-time response visualization with syntax highlighting
🔒 Privacy-First Design
- 100% local storage - all your API data stays on your machine
- No cloud synchronization - work offline without any limitations
- No account registration - start testing APIs immediately
- Zero data tracking - your API endpoints and sensitive data never leave your system
🎯 Developer-Focused Experience
- Native Visual Studio 2019/2022 integration - no external applications needed
- Intuitive interface that follows Visual Studio's design language
- Lightning-fast performance optimized for heavy API testing workflows
- Seamless workflow without breaking your development focus
🔧 Advanced API Testing Capabilities
Authentication Support:
- Bearer Token authentication
- Basic Authentication
- API Key authentication
- Custom header-based auth patterns
Environment & Variables:
- Dynamic environment variables for different deployment stages
- Global variables for reusable values across requests
- Variable interpolation in URLs, headers, and request bodies
Import & Export:
- Import collections from Postman, Insomnia, and Bruno
- cURL command import for quick request setup
- Export your collections for backup and sharing
- Collection organization with folders and request grouping
[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER - Import Collections Dialog](coming soon)
🔄 Smart Automation Features
- Auto-save functionality - never lose your work
- Request history tracking for easy re-testing
- Response caching for performance optimization
- Bulk operations for testing multiple endpoints
📊 Professional Response Analysis
- Formatted JSON/XML response viewer with collapsible tree structure
- Response headers analysis
- HTTP status code highlighting
- Response time tracking and performance metrics
- Search and filter capabilities within large responses
🆚 SmartPing vs. Alternatives
| Feature |
SmartPing |
Postman |
Thunder Client |
Insomnia |
| Visual Studio Integration |
✅ Native |
❌ Separate App |
❌ VS Code Only |
❌ Separate App |
| Local-Only Storage |
✅ Complete |
❌ Cloud Required |
⚠️ Limited |
⚠️ Limited |
| No Login Required |
✅ Always |
❌ Required |
⚠️ Some Features |
❌ Required |
| Collection Import |
✅ Multiple Formats |
✅ Limited |
⚠️ Subscription |
✅ Limited |
| Performance |
✅ Lightweight |
❌ Resource Heavy |
✅ Good |
✅ Good |
🎯 Perfect For
Enterprise Developers who need to comply with strict data privacy policies
API-First Development Teams building and testing internal microservices
Freelance Developers who want professional tools without subscription costs
Security-Conscious Teams requiring complete data control
Visual Studio Power Users seeking seamless IDE integration
🚀 Getting Started
- Install SmartPing from the Visual Studio Marketplace
- Open any solution in Visual Studio 2019/2022
- Access SmartPing from the View menu or toolbar
- Import your existing collections or start building new requests
- Test your APIs with complete privacy and control
No setup wizards, no account creation, no external dependencies - just install and start testing.
🔗 Import Your Existing Work
Migrate effortlessly from your current API testing tools:
- Postman Collections - Full support for environments and variables
- Insomnia Workspaces - Complete request and folder structure preservation
- Bruno Collections - Seamless migration with all metadata
- cURL Commands - Paste and convert instantly
[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER - Collection Import Results](coming soon)
💡 Why Developers Choose SmartPing
"Finally, an API testing tool that respects developer privacy while delivering professional-grade features. SmartPing has become essential to my Visual Studio workflow."
"The local-only storage gives me confidence when testing sensitive enterprise APIs. Plus, the Visual Studio integration means no more app switching."
"Import from Postman worked flawlessly. I migrated 200+ requests in minutes and gained better performance."
🔧 System Requirements
- Visual Studio 2019/2022 (Community, Professional, or Enterprise)
- Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2019/2022
- .NET Framework 4.7.2+ (included with Visual Studio 2019/2022)
- 50MB free disk space
📈 Future Roadmap
- GraphQL query support
- WebSocket connection testing
- Advanced scripting capabilities
- Team collaboration features (local network sharing)
- API documentation generation
- Load testing integration
Transform your API development workflow today. Install SmartPing and experience the future of integrated API testing in Visual Studio 2019/2022.
