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REST Client for VS Code

Send HTTP request and view the response in Visual Studio Code directly from .http files.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Vscode Http ClientRest Client VscodeDot Http RunnerDeveloper ToolsIde Api Inspector
Overview

Why consider REST Client for VS Code?

REST Client is an open-source Visual Studio Code extension written in TypeScript by Huachao Mao. It allows developers to author, execute, and inspect HTTP requests directly inside `.http` and `.rest` text files with environment variable interpolation and GraphQL query support.

Guided learning

Learn REST Client for VS Code by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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In this guide3 sections

Overview of REST Client

REST Client tests web APIs directly inside version-controlled .http repository files.

Quickstart

http
1### Get Customer Details
2GET https://api.company.com/v1/customers/992
3Authorization: Bearer {{auth_token}}

REST Client is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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REST Client for VS Code FAQs

REST Client for VS Code is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

REST Client for VS Code is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

REST Client for VS Code is listed as an alternative to Paw. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.