I need to test a REST API that uses all the standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. Right now I’m doing everything manually through command line tools but it’s getting pretty tedious. I have to keep typing out different commands and parameters every time I want to try something new.
Is there some kind of desktop app for Windows that has a nice graphical interface for this? Something where I can just click buttons and fill out forms instead of remembering all the command syntax? It would save me a lot of time if I could point and click my way through API testing rather than typing everything out each time.
I’ve been searching around but haven’t found anything good yet. Does anyone know of a tool like this that actually works well?
Thunder Client’s worth checking out if you’re in VSCode. It’s basically Postman built into your editor - no separate app needed. Perfect for quick API calls without jumping between windows.
Insomnia has been my go-to for API testing on Windows for two years now. The interface is clean and intuitive - you can organize requests into workspaces and collections easily. Switching between HTTP methods is just a dropdown click, headers are simple key-value pairs, and the request body editor has syntax highlighting for JSON, XML, and other formats. The response viewer auto-formats JSON and shows response times plus highlighted status codes. What really sets Insomnia apart is the environment variable support. You can switch between dev, staging, and production endpoints without manually changing URLs every time.
hey, have u looked at Postman? it’s pretty much what u need - all GUI stuff. what kind of api r u testing? basic CRUD or something more advanced? that might help in suggesting other tools too!