Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client

Seamlessly integrate and test SOAP & REST services.

Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client | API Testing Tool

"Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client" is a lightweight, browser-based API testing tool designed for developers and QA engineers. With features for testing REST APIs and SOAP services, it offers an intuitive interface, local data storage, and collection management. Its ability to seamlessly switch environments and import service definitions makes it ideal for efficient API testing while maintaining security and privacy.

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By: https://boomerangapi.com

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.58

(1,028)

Version: 8.19.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-16)

Creation date: 2020-02-03

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

contextMenus
storage
tabs
activeTab
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>
http://*/
https://*/

Size: 636.93K

Email: su*****@curlite.rest

URLs: Website

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# 1,743 ▲ 12

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#44 in Developer Tools

#4 in rest keyword 43 ▼ 1

#55 in works offline keyword 72 ▼ 11

#139 in testing keyword 32 ▼ 3

#162 in request keyword 13 ▼ 4

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client (v8.17.0)

4.70

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Extension summary

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Boomerang is a powerful yet lightweight API testing tool that runs directly in your browser. With over a decade of proven reliability, it provides developers, QA engineers, and integration teams with a streamlined solution for testing both REST APIs and SOAP services.

Test your APIs effortlessly with Boomerang's intuitive interface. Create, organize, and execute API requests without the bloat of traditional desktop applications. Whether you're validating endpoints, debugging integrations, or automating test workflows, Boomerang offers the perfect balance of simplicity and capability.

Key Features: ★ Test REST APIs and SOAP services with a clean, intuitive interface ★ Import service definitions from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and WSDL files ★ Organize requests in projects and collections for better workflow management ★ Switch between environments (development, staging, production) seamlessly ★ Create dynamic requests using variables and scripting ★ Run collections of requests to test complex API workflows ★ Dark mode support for comfortable testing in any lighting condition

Boomerang stands out with its browser-native approach, eliminating the need for separate applications or complex setups. Your API testing workflow stays right where you need it - in your browser.

User reviews

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Pros

Simple yet very useful
Been using it for years; Excellent Tool
Excellent tool. Use it daily. Strongly recommended
Easy to use, effective and incredibly helpful for planning the structure of API requests
Easiest and best tool for SOAP calls

Cons

Stopped working after update version 8.18.0
Issues with visibility of header data post-update
Network error when trying to access certain URLs
Lack of documentation for new users
Organization could be more intuitive

Most mentioned

Stopped working after update version 8.18.0
Simple yet very useful
Been using it for years; Excellent Tool

User reviews

Simple yet very useful.

Arun Venu, 2024-12-18

After updating to version 8.18.0, the extension stopped launching and cannot load earlier projects UPD Error text in the console: "Uncaught (in promise) g {name: 'DatabaseClosedError', message: "DataError Failed to execute 'add' on 'IDBObjectSto…he object store's key path did not yield a value.", inner: g}" inner:DataError: Failed to execute 'add' on 'IDBObjectStore': Evaluating the object store's key path did not yield a value. at chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:41052 at v (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:2962) at new Le (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:3255) at Object.mutate (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:40252) at Object.mutate (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:64836) at Object.mutate (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:72712) at Object.mutate (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:66735) at Object.mutate (chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:62941) at chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:28523 at chrome-extension://eipdnjedkpcnlmmdfdkgfpljanehloah/assets/main-CbpmHgya.js:34:9465 message: "Failed to execute 'add' on 'IDBObjectStore': Evaluating the object store's key path did not yield a value.\n DataError: Failed to execute 'add' on 'IDBObjectStore': Evaluating the object store's key path did not yield a value." name: "DatabaseClosedError"

Илья Музыка, 2024-12-18

It doesn't work after the update. Writes an network error. Please verify the URL and ensure it is accessible

Максим Царев, 2024-12-18

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Risk impact

Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.