With Bruno VS Code extension, you can develop and test your APIs in Bruno right from Visual Studio Code. You can use the VS Code extension to open bruno files, send API requests, manage collections and environments, and much more. Streamline your development workflow by testing your APIs in the same application you use to develop them.
Why Bruno?
Bruno has a few standout features that make it unique:
Git-friendly: Bruno stores collections directly in your filesystem as plain text files, making them easy to version control with Git
Offline-first: No cloud dependency, no vendor lock-in. Your data stays on your device
Opensource: Bruno is open source and free to use
Fast & Lightweight: Built for speed and simplicity
Local Storage: All your API collections and data remain on your local machine
Features
The extension provides a comprehensive set of features for API development and testing:
Core Features
Inline API testing - Send requests directly from VS Code without switching applications
Dual view modes - Switch seamlessly between GUI and text editor views
Collection management - Organize and manage your API collections within VS Code
Advanced Capabilities
Environment variables - Manage multiple environments and switch between them easily
Request scripting - Write pre-request and post-response scripts for advanced testing
Authentication support - Handle various auth methods including Basic, Bearer, Digest, NTLM, API Key, WSSE, and more
GraphQL support - Send and test GraphQL queries with syntax highlighting and introspection
gRPC support - Send and test gRPC requests with proto file support
WebSocket support - Establish and manage WebSocket connections
Collection runner - Run entire collections or folders with configurable iterations
Code generation - Generate code snippets for your requests in various languages
File uploads - Handle multipart form data and file uploads in requests
Getting Started
Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
Click the Bruno icon in the Activity Bar (sidebar)
Use Create Collection or Open Collection to get started
Right-click folders and requests in the sidebar for context menu actions
