I Built ShellReq - A Native API Client for VS Code & Terminal
Mahesh Shinde has developed ShellReq, a native API client designed for VS Code and terminal use. This tool aims to streamline the API testing process by integrating it directly into the developer's workflow without the need for heavy external tools. ShellReq is open-source and encourages community feedback for continuous improvement.
- ▪ShellReq is a lightweight API testing ecosystem built for developers.
- ▪It features a native sidebar API client within VS Code and a terminal user interface for efficient testing.
- ▪The tool supports all HTTP methods and offers rich request customization options.
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