VS Code API Tester Extension

A lightweight API Testing tool inside VS Code, designed as a minimal alternative to Postman. Quickly test REST APIs without leaving your coding environment.

Features

• [x] Send API Requests – Supports GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests.
• [x] Simple UI – Input API URL, select method, and view responses instantly.
• [x] Live Response Display – Fetch and format JSON responses.
• [x] Support for Headers & Body – Send custom headers and request body.
• [x] Authentication Support – Supports Bearer Token & Basic Auth.
• [x] VS Code Integration – Runs in a Webview Panel for seamless testing.
• [x] Lightweight & Fast – No need for external apps like Postman or Insomnia.

VS Code Extension Link

vscode-api-tester

Screenshots

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/vscode-api-tester.git
cd vscode-api-tester

Open the project in VS Code:

code .

Install dependencies (if any) and compile:

npm install
npm run compile

Run the extension in Development Mode: Open the Debug Panel (Ctrl + Shift + D) Select "Run Extension" and press F5 A new VS Code Extension Development Host window will open.

How to Use

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl + Shift + P).

Search for "api tester" and select it.

Enter an API URL, select method (GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE), and click Send.

Add optional Headers and Body if required.

Use Authentication options (Bearer Token / Basic Auth) when needed.

View the response JSON inside the panel.

Contributing

If you want to improve this extension:

Fork the repository

Create a new branch for your feature or fix

Submit a pull request with your changes

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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