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

(1,030)

5 new ratings

Version: 8.18.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-16)

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: 565.25K

Email: su*****@boomerangapi.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 1,941 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#47 in Developer Tools

#4 in rest keyword 33

#46 in works offline keyword 22 ▲ 5

#147 in testing keyword 25 ▲ 21

#159 in request keyword 22 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Boomerang (v4.1.1)

3.70

(357) 97,162+

Not available on Firefox

Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client (v8.17.0)

4.70

(71) 21,744+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

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 and useful
Excellent tool for SOAP and REST services
Easy to use and effective
Versatile with many options
Intuitive interface

Cons

Lack of documentation
Header values not displaying correctly after updates
Organization of folders and requests could be improved

Most mentioned

Been using it for years
Excellent tool
Very useful for API requests

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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Extension safety

Risk impact

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