RESTer

A REST client for almost any web service.

RESTer - Intuitive REST client for any web service

RESTer is a Chrome extension designed for performing HTTP requests with custom methods, URLs, bodies, and headers. You can save your favorite requests, organize them into collections, and view a comprehensive history of your requests. RESTer supports Basic and OAuth2 authentication and allows the use of placeholders in saved requests. Moreover, the application offers shortcuts for frequently used actions, making your workflow more efficient.

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By: Jan Kühle

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.67

(24)

Version: 4.13.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-17)

Creation date: 2020-06-14

Permissions:

activeTab
downloads
storage
unlimitedStorage
<all_urls>

Size: 2.24M

Email: jk*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,639 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#84 in Developer Tools #151 in request keyword 19 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

RESTer (v4.13.0)

11,572+ 4.82

(104)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Lightweight and easy to use
Powerful REST client with import/export features (especially to Postman)
Minimal and functional design
Helpful for discovering and testing RESTful services
Works well for authenticated REST calls

Cons

Requests are stored locally and can be lost upon reinstall or system changes
Lack of clear guidance on how to get started with the extension
Sometimes there is no response after sending requests

Most mentioned

Lightweight and easy to use
Powerful REST client with import/export features
Need for better guidance on usage
Issues with response after sending requests

User reviews

Simple, yet the most powerful rest client. Exporting and importing to Postman Collection format is a game changer, as I can easily share, with other developers.

Karthik Sankar (K Sankar), 2024-04-11

It's lightweight and easy to use perfect !

Geoffrey V, 2023-06-16

a lot better than postman or writing your own javascript.

Manit C, 2021-04-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

RESTer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of RESTer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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