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RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services.

RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services.

RESTClient has been completely rewritten for compatible with Firefox 57. Some functions are still missing (OAuth & OAuth 2.0 authentication).

What is RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services.?
RESTClient is a Firefox add-on that functions as a debugger for RESTful web services. It's tailored for all HTTP methods as outlined in RFC2616 (HTTP/1.1) and RFC2518 (WebDAV). The redesigned version is compatible with Firefox 57, although it currently lacks OAuth & OAuth 2.0 authentication support. It allows for the construction of custom HTTP requests to directly test against a server.
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By: Chao ZHOU
Rating: 4.10 (147)
Version: 3.0.8resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2008-11-28
Weekly download count: 455
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • <all_urls>
  • downloads
  • clipboardRead
  • webRequest
Size: 3.20M
URLs: Website
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RESTClient supports all HTTP methods RFC2616 (HTTP/1.1) and RFC2518 (WebDAV). You can construct custom HTTP request (custom method with resources URI and HTTP request Body) to directly test requests against a server.

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Pros
  • Simple and effective
  • Does multiple security configs
  • Shows the curl command
Cons
  • Font is too light and faded
  • Awkward interface
  • Can only add a single header at a time
Most mentioned
  • Simple and effective
  • Shows the curl command
  • Awkward interface
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Safety
Risk impact

RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services. is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services. if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

RESTClient, a debugger for RESTful web services. is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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