API Buddy: Streamlined API Testing for Developers
API Buddy is a free Chrome extension designed specifically for testing HTTP APIs. It serves as a user-friendly tool for web developers, backend engineers, and QA testers, allowing them to efficiently test REST APIs, debug HTTP endpoints, and validate API responses and status codes. With its intuitive, Postman-inspired interface and split-panel layout, users can easily navigate through collections and request details. The full-page experience maximizes workspace, ensuring that developers can focus on their tasks without distractions.
The tool boasts advanced collection management features, including unlimited nesting for organizing APIs, smart grouping by project or environment, and quick access through right-click menus. Notably, API Buddy emphasizes user privacy with zero telemetry and no account requirements, meaning all data stays local to the user's browser. This makes it a reliable choice for DevOps, system administrators, and students looking to learn about API development without compromising their data security.
