RESTMan is a browser extension to work on http requests.

Latest Version

Version
0.8.0
Update
December 4, 2024
Size
478KiB
Developer
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
4.44737 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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RestMan Extension

RESTMan is an extension to work on REST APIs over http and https.

How to use:

Click on the RESTMan Icon that displays on your taskbar.

Type the url in the main input field and choose the method to use: GET/POST/PUT/DELETE/PATCH.

Click on the arrow \"Send\" or press Ctrl+Enter.

You'll see info about the response (time, size, type) and you'll be able to see the content response in the response section.

What's new:

# v0.8.0

New
- #42 Migrate extension to Manifest V3.

# v0.7.2

Fixes
- #29 Disable \"tabs\" permission.

# v0.7.1

Fixes
- #29 Fixes browser's autocomplete dialog appearing on top of Restman's history dialog.

# v0.7

Fixes
- #23 Fixed background in method drop down on windows.

New:
- #25 Share request.
- #24 Add OPTIONS to the list of http methods.

# v0.6

Fixes:
- #11 Different color for every HTTP method.
- #18 Extension no longer uses resources when it's not being used.

New:
- New dark theme! Based on material design colors.
- Side by side layout for Body and Response panels.
- Options popup page to save theme and layout for future sessions.
- Improved history dropdown. Adding ability to move through options with up/down keys, better mouse click handling, options get scrolled into view when out of scroll, pressing enter to select option.
- More url space.
- Improved \"running\" indicator.

# v0.5

Fixes:
- Fixed replacement of line endings in request editor.
- Added error message for failed requests.

New:
- Improved history dialog. It now popus from the url bar, it filters entries based on what's been typed.
- New HTML preview for responses. It will render the response as an html. Due to security issues, some scripts, images and other resources might be blocked.
- Added extension version in main windows.

# v0.3

- Major UI overhaul.
- Extension won't duplicate entries in history.
- Adding clear all button to headers and form body sections.
- Ctrl+Enter sends request.
- Pressing enter on url textbox sends request.
- Several small fixes.

# v0.2

- Updated foundation to 5.4.6
- Updated beautify to 1.5.4
- Minor UI tweaks.

# v0.1

- GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests.
- Custom request headers.
- Raw and Form data body.
- View highlighted response.
- View response headers.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "RestMan", "author": "Joaquin Sargiotto", "description": "RESTMan is a browser extension to work on http requests.", "version": "0.8.0", "icons": { "32": "img/icon32.png", "64": "img/icon64.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "action": { "default_title": "Default Title", "default_icon": { "32": "img/icon32.png", "64": "img/icon64.png" } }, "incognito": "split", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';" }}
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How to download and manually install RestMan extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install RestMan 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 RestMan extension file

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

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User reviews

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Baris Sarial (ID: 00000076e133b00a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/09/2023 perfect tool for developers since postman is deprecated!

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Den Fehr (ID: 000000bd26edeac4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/29/2023 Is there no way to POST Json data?

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Mohsen Babaei (ID: 000000a80040265b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 The extension is ok but the logo is one of the most creative logos I've seen in a while.

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Ruslan Braun (ID: 0000009741c0ab9b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/19/2022 Nice extension! It works well, but there is one problem, it follows redirects. How to disable redirect?

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Adrian Grosch (ID: 000000883402ac9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2022 Simples porém muito útil