Advanced REST Client (ARC)
A simple, powerful, and free API client.
Overview
Advanced REST Client (ARC) is a free and open-source API testing tool. It provides an easy way to send HTTP requests to APIs and inspect the responses. It's known for its simplicity and focus on the core task of making API requests.
✨ Key Features
- HTTP request composer
- History of requests
- Environments and variables
- Data-driven testing with CSV
- Cookie management
- Open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free and open-source.
- Simple and lightweight.
- Focus on core API client functionality.
Unique Value: A simple, fast, and completely free API client for sending HTTP requests without the overhead of more complex platforms.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Quickly sending and inspecting HTTP requests during development.
- Organizing API requests into projects for easy access.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex collaboration workflows.
- CI/CD integration.
- Performance or security testing.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides the essential features of an API client like Postman's free tier but in a more lightweight, open-source package without cloud-based features or user accounts.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The entire tool is free.
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