https://github.com/arvind-git-code/api_testing_utility

A lightweight, browser-based API testing tool similar to Postman that allows you to test and manage HTTP/HTTPS requests. This tool runs entirely in the browser with no backend dependencies.
https://github.com/arvind-git-code/api_testing_utility

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A lightweight, browser-based API testing tool similar to Postman that allows you to test and manage HTTP/HTTPS requests. This tool runs entirely in the browser with no backend dependencies.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/arvind-git-code/api_testing_utility
• Owner: arvind-git-code
• Created: 2024-12-04T13:02:16.000Z (6 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-24T06:53:07.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-24T07:28:35.887Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: apt-client, curd-operation-api, get, post, rest-api, restfu
• Language: HTML
• Homepage: https://arvind-git-code.github.io/API_testing_utility/
• Size: 9.77 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# API Testing Web App

A lightweight, browser-based API testing tool similar to Postman that allows you to test and manage HTTP/HTTPS requests. This tool runs entirely in the browser with no backend dependencies.

![API Testing Web App]

![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ae94031b-3421-4ad3-b84d-87df2eea35c9)

URL - https://arvind-git-code.github.io/API_testing_utility/

## Features

### 1. HTTP Request Support

- Supports all common HTTP methods:

  - GET

  - POST

  - PUT

  - PATCH

  - DELETE

### 2. Request Configuration

- **URL Input**: Enter any HTTP/HTTPS endpoint

- **Headers Management**: Add custom headers in JSON format

- **Request Body**: Two formats supported:

  - JSON data

  - Form Data (including file uploads)

### 3. Response Visualization

- Status code display

- Response headers viewing

- Formatted response body display (JSON/Text)

- Auto-formatting of JSON responses

### 4. Test Case Management

- Save test cases with custom names

- Load saved test cases

- Delete unwanted test cases

- Export all test cases to JSON file

- Import test cases from JSON file

- Local storage persistence

## How to Use

### Basic Setup

1. Download the `index.html` file

2. Open it in any modern web browser

3. Start testing your APIs immediately

### Making a Request

1. Select the HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.)

2. Enter the API URL

3. Add headers if required (in JSON format)

4. Choose request type:

   - JSON: Enter request body in JSON format

   - Form Data: Add key-value pairs or file uploads

5. Click "Send Request"

### Managing Test Cases

1. **Save a Test Case**:

   - Configure your request

   - Click "Save Test Case"

   - Enter a name for the test case

2. **Load a Test Case**:

   - Click "Show Saved Tests"

   - Click on the desired test case from the sidebar

3. **Export Tests**:

   - Click "Export All Tests"

   - Save the JSON file to your computer

4. **Import Tests**:

   - Click "Import Tests"

   - Select previously exported JSON file

## Example Usage

### Testing a GET Request

URL: https://api.example.com/users

Method: GET

Headers: {

    "Authorization": "Bearer your-token-here"

}

### Testing a POST Request

URL: https://api.example.com/users

Method: POST

Headers: {

    "Content-Type": "application/json"

}

Body: {

    "name": "John Doe",

    "email": "[email protected]"

}

## Technical Details

### Storage

- Uses browser's localStorage for saving test cases

- Data persists between sessions

- Export/Import feature for data backup and sharing

### Security Notes

- Runs entirely in the browser

- No data is sent to any server except the API endpoints you specify

- CORS restrictions apply as per browser security policies

### Browser Compatibility

- Works with all modern browsers:

  - Chrome (recommended)

  - Firefox

  - Safari

  - Edge

## Limitations

1. CORS restrictions may prevent testing some APIs

2. File size limitations for localStorage

3. No environment variables support

4. No automated testing features

## Contributing

Feel free to fork this project and submit pull requests for any improvements you'd like to add. Some areas for potential enhancement:

- Environment variables support

- Request/Response history

- Authentication helpers

- Request timing information

- Cookie management

- GraphQL support

## License

MIT License - feel free to use this tool for any purpose.

## Support

For issues, questions, or suggestions, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.

## Connect with me

- **Name:** Arvind Kumar

- **LinkedIn:** [LinkedIn Profile URL](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvind-kumar-a8b591221/)

- **Email:** [Email](mailto:[email protected])

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