API_TESTER - Inward App

API_TESTER

Test your APIs right from the macOS menu bar

Website apps.apple.com

What it is

Instantly send GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE requests Edit and validate request bodies with syntax checking Stay focused—no need to leave your workflow. Perfect for developers who want a fast, simple, and elegant API testing experience on Mac.

Intent

I need it when

Quickly test API endpoints without leaving my development workflow

API_TESTER runs as a lightweight menu bar tool on macOS, allowing developers to send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests instantly from the menu bar without switching applications or opening a browser, keeping focus on coding

Add custom headers and authentication to test protected API endpoints

API_TESTER supports custom headers and authentication configuration, allowing developers to test APIs that require authorization tokens or custom header values without manual curl commands

Validate API responses and debug request/response issues during development

The app displays color-coded HTTP status codes, response times, and formatted results with syntax checking for request bodies, enabling developers to quickly identify and fix API integration problems

Maintain a minimal, distraction-free development environment

As a resizable menu bar application, API_TESTER stays out of the way until needed, providing a fast and elegant interface that integrates seamlessly into the macOS workflow without cluttering the screen

Drop

Not a fit when

User needs cross-platform API testing on Windows or Linux systems, as API_TESTER is Mac-only
User requires advanced API testing features like automated test suites, load testing, or CI/CD integration
User needs collaborative team features or cloud-based API testing with shared workspaces
User requires extensive API documentation generation or API mocking capabilities
User needs support for complex authentication protocols beyond basic headers and standard methods

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Pricing

EUR1.99 / lifetime View pricing