Hand-crafted lightweight Rest Client for testing APIs within VS Code, supporting collections, environments, and Git collaboration.
Thunder Client is a lightweight and user-friendly REST client designed specifically for testing APIs directly within VS Code. It eliminates the need for external tools by providing a simple interface for crafting and sending HTTP requests. Key features include local storage for saving request data, Git synchronization for team collaboration, and scriptless testing with a GUI-based interface. Thunder Client supports various HTTP methods, headers, and request bodies, making it suitable for developers and testers working on API-driven projects. With over 6 million downloads and trusted by numerous companies, it offers a convenient and efficient way to test APIs without leaving the VS Code environment. Recent integrations include AI capabilities via their MCP server and upcoming AI-generated tests.
Thunder Client is a lightweight and user-friendly REST client designed specifically for testing APIs directly within VS Code.
Explore all tools that specialize in send http requests to test apis. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Explore all tools that specialize in organize requests into collections. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Explore all tools that specialize in manage different environments for testing. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Explore all tools that specialize in save request history for future use. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Explore all tools that specialize in collaborate with team members via git sync. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Explore all tools that specialize in validate api responses. This domain focus ensures Thunder Client delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Allows users to save their request collections and environments to a Git repository, enabling team collaboration and version control. Changes are tracked and can be synced across multiple devices.
Provides a GUI-based interface for creating and running API tests without writing code. Users can define assertions to validate API responses and automatically generate reports.
Offers a CLI tool that allows users to integrate API tests into their CI/CD pipelines. Test results are automatically generated and can be used to gate deployments.
Saves all request data locally on the user's device, providing offline access and ensuring data privacy. Data is encrypted and can be backed up to prevent data loss.
Integrates with their MCP server to provide AI-powered assistance, including AI-generated tests (coming soon).
Install the Thunder Client extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
Open VS Code and navigate to the Extensions view.
Search for 'Thunder Client' and click 'Install'.
Once installed, a Thunder Client icon will appear in the Activity Bar.
Click the Thunder Client icon to open the interface.
Create a new request by clicking the '+' button.
Enter the API endpoint, select the HTTP method, and add any necessary headers or body parameters.
All Set
Ready to go
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"Thunder Client is praised for its ease of use, lightweight nature, and seamless integration with VS Code, making it a popular choice for developers testing APIs. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and the convenience of testing APIs without leaving their IDE."
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