https://github.com/iamnishant51/api-testing-vs-code-extension-

A vs-code extension just like POSTMAN inside your vs-code, you can test all your APIs inside vs-code.
https://github.com/iamnishant51/api-testing-vs-code-extension-

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A vs-code extension just like POSTMAN inside your vs-code, you can test all your APIs inside vs-code.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/iamnishant51/api-testing-vs-code-extension-
• Owner: IamNishant51
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-08-16T05:12:07.000Z (10 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-09-04T14:52:09.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-10-27T12:53:57.482Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: backend, developer-tools, extensi, vscode, vscode-extension
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 16.2 MB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# API Tester Pro

[![VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/Visual_Studio_Code-0078D4?style=flat&logo=visual-studio-code&logoColor=white)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=YourExtensionName)

![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-007ACC?style=flat&logo=typescript&logoColor=white)

![API](https://img.shields.io/badge/API-Testing-green)

A powerful Visual Studio Code extension for testing APIs directly within your IDE. Test your endpoints, manage requests, and validate responses without leaving VS Code.

## Features ⚡

- **In-IDE API Testing**: Test API endpoints directly from VS Code

- **Multiple HTTP Methods**: Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and more

- **Request Builder**: Easy-to-use interface for building API requests

- **Response Viewer**: Clear visualization of API responses

- **Headers Management**: Custom header configuration

- **Request History**: Track and reuse previous API calls

- **JSON Support**: Automatic JSON formatting and validation

## Installation 📥

1. Open Visual Studio Code

2. Navigate to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)

3. Search for "API Testing"

4. Click Install

5. Reload VS Code when prompted

## Usage 🚀

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

2. Type "API Test" to see available commands

3. Select your desired operation:

   - Create new request

   - View request history

   - Manage environments

   - View response details

## Key Features in Detail 🎯

### Request Management

- Create and save API requests

- Set request methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

- Configure request headers

- Add request body (JSON, Form Data)

### Response Handling

- View response status codes

- Format JSON responses

- Check response headers

- View response time

### Environment Variables

- Create multiple environments

- Manage environment variables

- Switch between environments

- Secure sensitive data

### History and Collections

- Save frequently used requests

- Organize requests in collections

- Access request history

- Export/Import collections

## Requirements 🛠️

- Visual Studio Code 1.60.0 or higher

- Internet connection for API calls

- Basic understanding of RESTful APIs

## Extension Settings ⚙️

This extension contributes the following settings:

- `apiTesting.maxHistory`: Maximum number of requests to keep in history

- `apiTesting.timeout`: Request timeout in milliseconds

- `apiTesting.defaultHeaders`: Default headers for new requests

## Tips and Tricks 💡

1. Use keyboard shortcuts for faster testing

2. Save frequently used requests as templates

3. Utilize environment variables for different setups

4. Export collections for team sharing

## Contributing 🤝

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository

2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)

3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)

4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)

5. Open a Pull Request

## Author ✍️

Nishant Unavane

- GitHub: [@IamNishant51](https://github.com/IamNishant51)

- Email: anonymouslucifer400@gmail.com

## Support 🌟

If you find this extension helpful:

- Star the GitHub repository

- Share with your network

- Report issues or suggest features

- Consider contributing to the project

## License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

## Acknowledgments 🙏

- VS Code Extension API

- REST API community

- All contributors and users

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## Installation

1. Open VS Code.

2. Go to the **Extensions** view (`Ctrl+Shift+X` or `Cmd+Shift+X` on macOS).

3. Search for **API Tester Pro**.

4. Click **Install**.

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Made with ❤️ by Nishant Unavane