YARC (Yet Another REST Client) is an easy-to-use REST Client. Use it to develop, test and debug RESTful APIs.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
June 6, 2022
Size
3.79MiB
Developer
yet-another-rest-client.com
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.38686 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions

ClipboardWrite
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Yet Another REST Client Extension

YARC has a number of powerful features...

Favorites:
- Save favorite requests (including headers, payload etc.) and re-use them with the click of a button.
- Import/Export favorites.
- Your favorites are automatically synced with your Google account and are not tied to a single machine.

History:
- View all your previous requests and responses.
- Easily run them again.
- Easily filter out the requests you're not interested in.

Custom Headers:
- Choose from a large range of existing request headers.
- Create and save your own custom request headers.

More...
- View the request response in beautiful syntax highlighting (including JSON, XML, HTML and CSS).
- See how long each request took to complete.
- Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD and OPTIONS request methods. Custom request methods can also be added by the user.
- HTTP Basic Authentication.
- Responsive Design.
- Dark Mode.
- 100% Free. No strings attached.


Note on Extension Permissions: The badly named \"Read and change all your data\" permission is required to send a request to any domain. YARC does not access or use your data in any way.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Yet Another REST Client extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Yet Another REST Client extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client extension file

Select and download the Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client 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 Yet Another REST Client extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Muneendra Shukla (ID: 00000051caee10cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2023 Very very useful & Easy to use .. I Feel no need to keep the same link in the history...

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Carlos Sánchez Prieto (ID: 000000ad6fff0dbb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/24/2023 Amazing tool, so useful!

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Alfonso Luna (ID: 000000ef98960341) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2022 I use other REST api test tools, but this is the only one that allows me to debug my code in phpStorm as it runs in the the browser in localhost and generates xdebug messages that can be traced. I don't understand why anyone that uses such a useful tool FOR FREE should rate it badly. Thank you very much Paul!!!

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Brad M (ID: 000000fa58700b59) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2022 This is one of the best REST tools I have ever used and its consistant between Windows, Linux, And Mac. strongly recommend.

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Eric Conner (ID: 0000006c5ec02e46) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/04/2022 Its nice and handy.. missing some UI features that would make it more user friendly. Mainly being able to search the body of the requests, and making it easier to store/organize requests.