Advanced REST client

The web developers helper program to create and test custom HTTP requests.
What is Advanced REST client?
"Advanced REST Client" is a Chrome extension providing web developers with a platform to create and test custom HTTP requests. It allows connection directly on socket, giving full control over headers. The application also aids in setting up proxies, adding headers list, constructing body for POST or PUT requests, among other features. It's integrated with Google Drive for convenience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-11-12
Users: 500,000+
Version: 10.0.12-stable (Last updated: 2019-02-14)
Creation date: 2019-02-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • identity
  • syncFileSystem
  • {"fileSystem":["write"]}
Size: 3.12M
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

THIS APPLICATION IS DEPRECATED BY GOOGLE. Please, install desktop client from https://install.advancedrestclient.com

A better API testing tool!

Save your time with the easiest API testing tool out there. No complicated forms and scripts. Easy to use yet very powerful.

The only REST client that makes connection directly on socket giving you full control over the connection and request/response headers.

Note: You must use valid certificate (for secured connections) to use this app. Get free SSL certificate from letsencrypt.org. Alternatively check "use XHR" to disable socket and use Chrome's regular connection. You can set up proxy in Chrome settings if you having trouble connection to the remote machine.

To run the app go to New tab page, then click "Apps" on the top bar and find the ARC icon. The app also installs itself in the system's apps search. On MacOS it's command+space, on windows it's a windows button. Type there app name to find the app.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 fast.
  • Easy to use for API testing.
  • Some users find it super useful.
Cons
  • No longer supported as of December 2022.
  • Issues with making requests to localhost.
  • Does not work on Windows or Ubuntu.
Most mentioned
  • Not working anymore.
  • No longer supported.
  • Lightweight and easy to use.
User reviews
Does not work anymore, at least not on Ubuntu nor Windows.
by Zbyszek Matuszewski, 2024-06-02

it's such a pity it doesn't work on windows devices any more, it was such a great app for testing endpoints
by Spyros M, 2024-01-15

I'm sad it no work for 23.04
by Caduzin, 2023-08-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Advanced REST client requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Advanced REST client may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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