SmartPing - API Testing Client for Visual Studio

SmartPing is a powerful, privacy-first API testing extension for Visual Studio 2019/2022. Test your APIs directly inside the IDE — no context switching, no external apps, no login required.

🚀 Accessing SmartPing

Go to Tools → SmartPing after installation.
The interface opens as a dockable window — pin or dock it anywhere you prefer (recommended: bottom near Output window).

🐛 Issues & Feature Requests

If you encounter any issues or have a feature request, please open an issue at the following GitHub repository:

🔗 https://github.com/dnyanesh-07/smartping

💡 Why SmartPing?

SmartPing is a privacy-first alternative to Postman, designed for developers who want speed, simplicity, and security — all within Visual Studio.

🧩 Core Features

🏠 Home Page – API Testing

Full HTTP/REST support (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS)
Customize headers, parameters, cookies, auth, and form-data
Supports JSON, XML, and raw body formats
Real-time response viewer with syntax highlighting

🔁 Runner Page – Multiple Runs

Hit the same API multiple times with dynamic data changes
Automate bulk testing or stress test endpoints easily

🌐 Environment Management

Create and manage multiple environments like Dev, Staging, and Production
Variable interpolation in URLs, headers, and request bodies

🛡️ Privacy-First by Design

100% Local Storage – your data never leaves your machine
No Login Required – start testing instantly
Offline Support – works fully without internet
Zero Tracking – no data analytics or cloud sync

⚙️ Developer Experience

Native Visual Studio 2019/2022 integration
Fast and lightweight UI optimized for large collections
Smooth workflow that keeps you focused on coding

📦 Import & Export

Import from Postman, OpenAPI Specs, Bruno, or cURL
Export your collections easily for backup or sharing
Organize requests using folders and groups

🧠 Smart Utilities

Auto-save requests and maintain history tracking
Response caching for faster workflows
Performance metrics like response time and status codes

🆚 SmartPing vs. Others

Feature	SmartPing	Postman	Thunder Client	Insomnia
Visual Studio Integration	✅ Native	❌ Separate App	❌ VS Code Only	❌ Separate App
Local Storage	✅ Full	❌ Cloud-Based	⚠️ Partial	⚠️ Partial
No Login Needed	✅	❌	⚠️	❌
Import Support	✅ Multi-Format	✅ Limited	⚠️	✅ Limited
Performance	✅ Lightweight	❌ Heavy	✅ Good	✅ Good

👨‍💻 Perfect For

Enterprise Developers needing local-only testing
Freelancers who value privacy & performance
API-First Teams testing microservices
VS Power Users who prefer native tools

🧭 Getting Started

Install SmartPing from Visual Studio Marketplace
Open any solution in VS 2019/2022
Access it via Tools → SmartPing
Import or create your requests
Start testing instantly — no signup, no setup

🛠️ Coming Soon

GraphQL and WebSocket support
Pre/Post request scripting
Local team collaboration
API documentation generation
Load testing integration

Experience the future of API testing – right inside Visual Studio.
Install SmartPing today and simplify your workflow.

SmartPing - API Testing Client

Mr. DD