Jas Curl Runner – User Guide

Jas Curl Runner is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to run and validate HTTP requests written as curl commands directly inside VS Code using a .jascurl file.

This guide explains how to use the extension end-to-end, step by step.

📌 Who Is This For?

This extension is ideal for:

• Developers who already use curl
• Backend engineers testing APIs
• Anyone who wants a lightweight alternative to Postman
• Developers who want requests + assertions in one file

No prior knowledge of VS Code extensions is required.

🧩 Key Concepts

🚀 Getting Started

1️⃣ Install the Extension

Install Jas Curl Runner from the VS Code Marketplace.

After installation, restart VS Code if required.

2️⃣ Create a .jascurl File

Create a new file with the extension: