Build HTTP requests
Work with common HTTP methods, query parameters, headers, JSON, XML, raw text, forms and multipart file uploads.
Free Chrome extension
A REST API client that lives inside Chrome.
Build requests, inspect responses and keep connected API work organized without leaving the browser. TruAPI combines everyday HTTP testing tools with a local-first workspace.
- No account required
- Local browser workspace
- cURL import
- Automated response tests
Everything needed for focused API checks
TruAPI is designed for developers, students, testers and support engineers who need a fast way to send requests and understand responses.
Handle authentication
Configure Bearer tokens, Basic authentication and API keys for the endpoint you are testing.
Inspect responses
Search and explore JSON, review headers, compare outcomes and keep reusable tests close to the request.
Import cURL
Bring a common cURL command into the request builder instead of manually recreating every field.
Reuse environments
Reference double-curly-brace variables across URLs, headers, authentication and bodies.
Organize collections
Save one request or a set of open tabs into named collections and reopen them later.
Why use a browser-based REST client?
A browser extension is convenient when the work already starts in Chrome: reading API documentation, inspecting a web application, checking an endpoint from a ticket, or reproducing a request shared by a teammate. TruAPI keeps that loop in one place.
The goal is not to imitate every enterprise collaboration platform. The goal is a focused, approachable request workspace for individual development and debugging. For teams that need centralized cloud workspaces, advanced governance or large-scale monitoring, a broader platform may still be the better choice.
A practical request workflow
- Start with the endpoint. Enter the URL and choose the HTTP method.
- Add request details. Configure query parameters, headers, authentication and the request body.
- Send and inspect. Review status, response headers and the returned content.
- Make it reusable. Move changing values into an environment and save related work in a collection.
- Add checks. Use response tests to catch unexpected status codes or data changes.
TruAPI stores workspace data in the browser profile. Authentication values are excluded from automatic tab, draft and history persistence.