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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