Overview

Learn how to create and send API requests in Requestly. Test APIs, configure requests, and view responses without writing code.

The API client in Requestly allows you to easily send API requests, without the need for writing code or using a terminal. It lets you test APIs, retrieve data, and explore how they work by simply creating a request, clicking Send, and viewing the response within Requestly.

This feature is perfect for developers testing API endpoints during development, QA engineers validating API responses for edge cases, and support engineers debugging API issues in real-time.

Quick Start

Follow these steps to send your first API request:

1. Open API Client and Create a New Request

   Click the API Client link in the left sidebar of the Requestly application, then click the + New button to create a new request and select Request from the menu.

   
2. Name Your API Request

   Choose a descriptive title for your request to make it easy to identify later.

   
3. Enter the API URL and HTTP Method

   Pick the HTTP method (e.g., GET, POST) and type the URL of the API you want to test.

   
4. Save & Send the Request

   Click the Save & Send button to execute your request.

   

Understanding the Response

Once you send a request, you’ll see the response displayed in the bottom panel with the following information:

View the Response Body

Check the response body in the Response Body section. You can switch between formatted (pretty) and raw views.

Check the Response Headers

Review the headers sent back by the server in the Headers tab.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, explore these guides to master API request creation:

Configure Request

Set up HTTP methods, URLs, and send your first request

Parameters and Body

Add query parameters, path variables, and request body data

Request Headers

Configure headers for authentication and content types

Generate Client Code

Export your requests as code in multiple programming languages