I built a lightweight HTTP client that lives inside Chrome — no Postman needed

Source: Dev.to

Overview

I got tired of switching between the browser and Postman just to test a quick API call, so I built HTTP Client – a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you send HTTP requests directly from the browser.

Features

• All HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more
• Headers, query parameters, and request body (JSON or plain text)
• Authentication: Bearer token, Basic Auth, API Key
• Save requests to collections for easy reuse
• Request history – every request is saved automatically
• Environment variables – use {{baseUrl}}‑style placeholders
• Side panel – stays open while you browse, so you don’t lose context

Why Use It?

Postman is powerful but can feel heavy for quick checks. HTTP Client opens in seconds, lives inside Chrome, and remembers your requests, making it ideal for rapid API testing.

Installation

👉 Install from Chrome Web Store

Feedback

I’d love to hear your thoughts—what feature would make your API testing faster?