VREST is an automated REST API Testing Tool. This extension records HTTP requests and their responses in vREST application.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.9
Update
March 2, 2021
Size
194KiB
Developer
vrest.io
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.38462 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Debugger
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
WebRequest
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vREST - REST API Testing Tool Extension

This extension works as part of the hosted application vREST (https://vrest.io - An Online tool for Automated Testing, Mocking, Automated Recording of REST / RESTful / HTTP APIs).

It is a very simple extension, which records the HTTP requests of web application under test and also records their parameters, headers, responses and it will automatically store them as test cases in vREST. It can be configured to filter out HTTP requests according to content type and URL pattern while recording.

More info about vREST
- A simple and intuitive tool to quickly validate your REST APIs.
- Deliver zero defect web applications with very less effort in API testing.
- Works in hosted mode (https://vrest.io)
- No skilled resources required to validate your web application.
- De-couple your frontend development with backend development with easy to use Mock Server
- Ease of maintenance over a span of releases.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install vREST - REST API Testing Tool extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download vREST - REST API Testing Tool extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool extension file

Select and download the vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool 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 vREST - REST API Testing Tool extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Vijay (ID: 0000006af08964cc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/21/2019 One of the best tool I had used

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Minh Steve (ID: 0000003fb4505f5d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2019 Great tools :)))

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Kenjiru (ID: 000000bccad9e653) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/24/2018 It cannot run locally. Doesn't make sense to host sensitive information on a third party server.

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shrikant sharma (ID: 000000bd84c92d16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2018 Very helpful plugin; interface is simple, intuitive and specific; great customer support.

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Bagya Sundareswaran (ID: 000000b77f504621) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2017 A Great tool to understand API Testing for beginners in short time. Amazing Support and very helpful at needed time. Documentation is perfect. Highly recommended. Good work.