Resting

Debug, inspect and test HTTP APIs visually

Resting - Visual HTTP Client for Debugging APIs

"Resting" is a Firefox add-on designed to help users debug, inspect, and test HTTP requests efficiently. With support for various authentication methods, request bodies, and response navigation, it provides a user-friendly interface for managing API interactions. Users can easily save and organize requests, ensuring a streamlined workflow. Data is stored locally, respecting user privacy. Contribute to this community-friendly project through feedback or donations.

Add-on stats

By: Mirko
Users: 393
-29
Rating: 4.00
(11)
Version: 1.10.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-27)
Version code: undefined
Creation date: 2017-12-26
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • downloads
Size: 1.11M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Resting (v1.10.0)
3.00 (1) 418
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Debug, inspect and test HTTP requests in a quick and easy way.

The idea behind Resting is to implement a clean, light and easy-to-use visual HTTP client to perform your daily work.

Request

  • Support multipart, x-www-form-urlencoded, raw data request body, file upload
  • BASIC, Oauth2.0, JWT Authentication.
  • Support BASIC, Oauth2.0, JWT authentication.
  • Work with multiple requests using Tabs.
  • HTTP headers auto-completion.
Response
  • Highlight the response.
  • Navigate JSON response.
  • Copy to clipboard.
  • View response headers.
Contexts and variables
  • Use variables as placeholders into every part of the request.
  • Organize variables into contexts.
Bookmarks
  • Save requests as bookmarks.
  • Collect bookmarks into folders.
  • Import/Export your bookmarks.
Privacy Data is yours. Resting doesn't save anywhere in internet data about the APIs you invoke or any other data about the usage of Resting. See more

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for API testing
  • Allows to save API information
  • Useful for backend developers
Cons
  • Contexts do not work properly
  • Headers do not seem to be saved
  • Unable to paste a raw query directly, instead have to compose it field by field
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Helpful for developers
  • Problem with contexts
User reviews
🔥 I don't understand how this doesn't have more love - it's so freakin good! Postman alternative that's easy, free, and in your browser. Thanks Mirko! 🔥
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Resting requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Resting is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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