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Metric	vREST - REST API Testing Tool	RestMan
User count	4,000	50,000
Average rating	4.38	4.36
Rating count	52	45
Last updated	2025-12-15	2024-12-05
Size	0.19 MB	0.48 MB
Version	1.3.0	0.8.0

Short description	vREST Chrome extension automates REST API testing by recording HTTP requests and responses directly into the vREST platform for seamless test case management.	RESTMan is a Chrome extension for testing and managing REST API HTTP requests with features like history, themes, and response previews.
Full summary	The vREST Chrome extension is a powerful tool designed for automated REST API testing. It records HTTP requests, parameters, headers, and responses from web applications, automatically storing them as test cases in the hosted vREST application. Users can configure filters based on content type and URL patterns to streamline the testing process. vREST enables developers and testers to quickly validate RESTful APIs with minimal effort, ensuring zero-defect applications. This extension integrates seamlessly with the vREST online platform (https://vrest.io), providing a simple and intuitive interface for API mock server creation and testing without requiring specialized skills. It supports decoupling frontend and backend development to enhance productivity and offers easy maintenance across release cycles, making it an essential tool for efficient API testing workflows.	RESTMan is a powerful Chrome browser extension designed for developers and testers to work efficiently with REST APIs over HTTP and HTTPS. It supports all major HTTP methods including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and OPTIONS, allowing you to send requests directly from your browser. The extension features a user-friendly interface where you enter a URL, select the HTTP method, and send requests with ease using the Send button or Ctrl+Enter shortcut. It displays detailed response information such as time taken, size, type, and shows the actual content response including highlighted formats and HTML previews for easy debugging. RESTMan offers customization with a dark theme based on material design, a side-by-side layout for request body and response panels, and saving preferences for future sessions. It includes a smart history dialog with filtering and keyboard navigation, a share request feature, and an improved UI for a seamless workflow. Notably, RESTMan has transitioned to Manifest V3 ensuring up-to-date extension standards without unnecessary resource consumption, making it a reliable and efficient tool for API interaction directly in your browser.