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What Is API Tester?

DevToolSets offers two free tools: the REST API Tester and GraphQL Tester. Together they replace a single combined page — use whichever matches your task. Think of them as a lightweight alternative to Postman or Insomnia with no download or account required.

REST Features

  • All HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
  • Custom headers with enable/disable toggles
  • Query parameter builder
  • Raw JSON body or file uploads (multipart/form-data)
  • Response viewer with JSON tree, raw text, and headers tabs
  • Status code, response time, and size at a glance

GraphQL Features

  • Query and mutation editor
  • Variables panel with JSON input
  • File upload fields (GraphQL multipart upload spec)
  • Schema introspection explorer with queries, mutations, and types
  • SSE and WebSocket subscription support

Shared Features

  • Request history stored locally (up to 20 entries per mode)
  • Click-to-replay from history
  • Collapsible JSON tree viewer with color-coded types
  • JSON HTTP uses a same-origin relay on DevToolSets; file uploads and subscriptions use the browser directly