A REST client for almost any web service.

Latest Version

Version
4.12.0
Update
November 25, 2023
Size
2.12MiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Downloads
Storage
UnlimitedStorage

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RESTer Extension

You can...

- perform HTTP requests with any method, URL, body and custom headers.
- save favorite requests and organize them in collections.
- view a history of your requests, which includes the full request and response.

The add-on supports the following goodies:

- Create and save your authorization headers with Basic or OAuth2 authentication.
- Use placeholders in saved requests.
- Use shortcuts for the frequently used actions (try pressing \"?\" to see the available shortcuts for the current context).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "RESTer", "version": "4.12.0", "description": "A REST client for almost any web service.", "author": "Jan K\u00fchle", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/frigus02/RESTer", "icons": { "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "downloads", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "" ], "optional_permissions": [ "cookies", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background/bundle.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "24": "images/icon24.png", "32": "images/icon32.png" } }, "minimum_chrome_version": "67"}
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How to download and manually install RESTer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install RESTer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install RESTer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install RESTer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download RESTer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a RESTer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the RESTer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the RESTer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the RESTer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for RESTer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the RESTer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download RESTer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install RESTer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the RESTer extension file

Select and download the RESTer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the RESTer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your RESTer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the RESTer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install RESTer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Geoffrey V (ID: 00000046eac553fc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/16/2023 It's lightweight and easy to use perfect !

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Manit C (ID: 0000002e385e01b9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/22/2021 a lot better than postman or writing your own javascript.

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Rahul Bali (ID: 0000009da526c932) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2020 Great. minimal and functional. no bulky installation for things that already exist in my computer. thank you for this extension.

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Eugene Khoruzhenko (ID: 00000037cbb36afd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/14/2020 I am sure it will work great once I figure out how it works. I installed it, now what? The Overview says "It can..." do all the great stuff, but it does not say "Here is how you start it". Those screenshots look good, but how to I get there?

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Jesse Furlan (ID: 000000375a69f779) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2020 This is exactly what I wanted! Ever since Postman moved over to native client (requiring cookie import for authentication), I've been looking for something better. With this extension I can just login to my website and fire off authenticated REST calls in the extension. Very slick. UI can use some cleaning up but they're just small minor issues.