HttpRequestExtension

HTTP Request Sender is a powerful Visual Studio extension that allows developers to test APIs directly within the IDE. With deep integration into the Visual Studio environment, it provides an efficient way to send HTTP requests, analyze responses, and manage API testing history.

🔹 Key Features

1️⃣ Send HTTP Requests ✔ Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods. ✔ Easily configure and send API requests.

2️⃣ Headers & Authentication Support ✔ Add custom headers to requests. ✔ Supports authentication tokens (Bearer, Basic Auth, etc.).

3️⃣ Response Formatting ✔ View responses in JSON, XML, HTML, or Plain Text format. ✔ Syntax highlighting for better readability.

4️⃣ Extension Accessibility ✔ Open Request Sender via the "Edit" menu in Visual Studio. ✔ Available on right-click of the editor for quick API testing. ✔ Integrated command support for easy access.

5️⃣ History & Reuse ✔ Automatically saves request history for future use. ✔ Click on past requests to re-execute them instantly. ✔ Searchable history inbox for quick access to previous API calls.

6️⃣ Assertions & Validations ✔ Validate status codes (e.g., check for 200, 400, 500). ✔ Monitor response time for performance checks.

7️⃣ Security & Vulnerability Checks ✔ Scans request URLs for potential security vulnerabilities. ✔ Alerts for security issues in API calls.

8️⃣ Deep Integration with Visual Studio ✔ Inline API testing within .NET projects (e.g., test endpoints inside controllers). ✔ Auto-generate C# client code from API responses.

9️⃣ Export & File Management ✔ Export responses to a local file for reference. ✔ Clear history and reset the request sender UI with a single click.

🛠 Installation & Usage Instructions

📌 Step 1: Install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace. 📌 Step 2: Open Visual Studio and navigate to:

Edit > HTTP Request Sender

Or

right-click inside an editor window to open the request sender.

📌 Step 3: Start sending API requests, adding headers, and analyzing responses!