A powerful, lightning-fast API testing client built natively for Visual Studio Code. ShellReq provides a high-performance, minimalist interface to test your endpoints without the bloat of external applications.
Key Features
Optimized UI: A sleek, high-performance interface in your sidebar for a seamless, lightweight workflow.
Structured Grid Editors: Manage Headers and Parameters efficiently with our native key-value editors.
Smart Collections: Organize your most-used requests into permanent collections for instant access.
Instant History: Zero-lag access to your recent requests with a detailed history view.
Advanced Response Analysis:
Lightning-fast JSON pretty-printing.
Real-time metadata: Status codes, precise response times, and payload sizes.
Comprehensive headers inspection.
Full HTTP Support: Complete support for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE.
Ultra-Light Persistence: Efficiently remembers your session even after restarting VS Code.
How to Use
1. Open the Client
Click the ShellReq Lightning Bolt icon in your VS Code Activity Bar (left sidebar).
2. Configure Your Request
Method: Select the HTTP method from the dropdown.
URL: Enter your endpoint URL.
Params/Headers: Use the dedicated tabs to add key-value pairs.
Body: For payload-based requests, use the Body tab to enter your JSON.
3. Send & Analyze
Click SEND. The response panel will instantly show your data, status code, and execution time.
4. Save to Collections
Keep your workflow organized by clicking SAVE to add any request to your permanent collections.
Commands
ShellReq: Focus API Client - Jump straight to the API sidebar.
ShellReq: Run Request - Quick command-palette based request execution.
Release Notes
0.1.2
Production Overhaul: Fixed critical UI and state-syncing bugs for rock-solid performance.
Improved Persistence: Added bi-directional syncing between extension and sidebar.
Icon Reliability: Updated activity bar icon to a high-contrast, theme-aware native design.
Security Headers: Added CSP for robust Webview execution.
Loading UX: Added visual feedback (spinners) and disabled states during requests.
0.1.1
0.1.0
Official Release: Native Sidebar API Client with full testing capabilities.
Optimized state management and core logic.
0.0.3
Sidebar Integration: Introduced the streamlined sidebar-first experience.
Persistent Storage: High-performance storage for collections.
