Description
A REST client for almost any web service.
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Extension Rank
"Request" Keyword
Review Summary
Users appreciate RESTer for being a lightweight, minimalistic, and powerful REST client that supports Postman collection exports, making it easy to share requests. It enables authenticated REST calls without the hassle of complex setups. However, users highlight a lack of clear instructions for beginners and note that the UI could be improved. Some report issues such as no response after sending requests and difficulty locating the extension in their browser. Overall, RESTer is valued as a simpler alternative to heavier clients like Postman.
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to use.
- Supports exporting and importing to Postman Collection format, facilitating sharing among developers.
- Minimalistic, functional, and avoids bulky installations.
- Allows firing authenticated REST calls without complex setups like Postman.
- Helpful for quickly discovering REST web services and debugging issues.
Cons
- Lack of clear onboarding or instructions for new users on how to start using the extension.
- User interface can be improved and cleaned up.
- Occasional instances where requests receive no response.
- Difficulty finding the RESTer extension among installed extensions.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- downloads
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
4.14.1
April 2, 2025
2.14 MB
en
Developer Information
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