A lightweight REST client that lives in your browser. Test endpoints without leaving your tab. The Postman alternative that stays out of your way.
Test APIs without switching windows. Reqwest opens in Chrome's sidebar so you can debug while you code.
GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS. All methods, all the time.
Organize requests into collections. Save, reuse, and share your API workflows.
Switch between dev, staging, and production with {{variables}}. No more editing URLs.
Bearer tokens, Basic Auth, API Keys. Add auth headers in one click.
JSON responses with color-coded formatting. Easy to read, easy to debug.
Add Reqwest to Chrome from the Web Store.
Click the extension icon to open the sidebar panel.
Enter a URL, hit send, and see your response instantly.
| Feature | Reqwest | Postman | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser sidebar | |||
| No account required | |||
| Completely free | Limited | Limited | |
| Lightweight (<1MB) | |||
| Works offline |
Reqwest stores everything locally in your browser. No accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics. Your API keys and requests never touch our servers—because we don't have any.
Yes, completely free. No premium tiers, no feature locks, no trials.
All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. Nothing is sent to external servers.
Yes. Create environments (dev, staging, prod) and use {{variableName}} syntax in your URLs, headers, and body.
Yes. Bearer tokens, Basic Auth, and API Key authentication are built-in.
Join thousands of developers testing APIs the fast way.
Install Reqwest for Chrome