Debug, inspect and test http requests in a easy way

Latest Version

Version
1.10.0
Update
November 27, 2024
Size
1.06MiB
Developer
Category
Users
469
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebRequest
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Resting Extension

The mission of Resting is to simplify the daily work of developer in debugging, testing and inspecting HTTP APIs.

The idea behind Resting is to implement a clean, light, offline-first and easy-to-use visual HTTP client to perform your daily work.

Request
* Support multipart, x-www-form-urlencoded, raw data request body, file upload.
* BASIC, Oauth2.0, JWT Authentication.
* Work with multiple requests using Tabs.
* HTTP headers auto-completion.

Response
* Highlight the response.
* Navigate JSON response.
* Copy to clipboard.
* View response headers.

Contexts and variables
* Define variables as placeholders into every part of the request.
* Organize variables into contexts.

Bookmarks
* Save requests as bookmarks.
* Collect bookmarks into folders.
* Import/Export your bookmarks.


Privacy
Data is yours.
Resting doesn't save anywhere in internet data about the APIs you invoke or any other data about the usage of Resting.
Everything is store offline on your device, all the data is saved locally in the Indexed DB of your browser

Resting is a community friendly project so any feedback, suggestion or issue is welcome.
For any feedback come to the issue page on Github or write a feedback in this page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Debug, inspect and test http requests in a easy way", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Resting", "version": "1.10.0", "author": "Mirko Perillo", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/mirkoperillo/resting", "icons": { "32": "icons/letter-r_32.png", "64": "icons/letter-r_64.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/letter-r_32.png" }, "permissions": ["webRequest", "downloads"], "host_permissions": [""]}
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How to download and manually install Resting extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Resting 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 Resting extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Resting extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Resting 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 Resting Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Resting extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Resting extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Resting 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 Resting 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 Resting extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Resting 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 Resting extension file

Select and download the Resting 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 Resting 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 Resting 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 Resting 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 Resting extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Girish Kumar Chellangi (ID: 0000009074fb3303) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 context variables not working