eDakiya — VS Code Extension

Overview

eDakiya brings API testing and debugging directly into Visual Studio Code.
It’s designed for developers who want a fast, integrated way to send requests, inspect responses, and manage authentication without switching to external tools like Postman or Insomnia.

• Instant API testing: Send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests right inside VS Code.
• Authentication support: Bearer tokens, Basic Auth, and API keys.
• Request history: Save and re-run past requests with ease.
• Headers & body editor: Customize requests quickly.
• JSON viewer: Pretty-print and inspect responses.
• Lightweight alternative: No external apps required, runs entirely within VS Code.

Getting Started

1. Install the extension

   • Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P on Mac).
   • Paste:

     ext install eDakiya.vscode-api-caller
     

   • Press Enter.

2. Open the API Caller panel

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+H (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+H (Mac).
   • Or open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) → run eDakiya: Open API Caller.

3. Send your first request

   • Enter the endpoint URL.
   • Choose method (GET, POST, etc.).
   • Add headers/body if needed.
   • Hit Send and view the response instantly.

Features

Why eDakiya?

• Integrated workflow: Debug APIs while coding.
• Fast setup: No external client required.
• Developer-friendly: Simple UI, minimal configuration.