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Web Browser Extension

This section provides guidance on downloading and using the Apidog browser extension for API testing.

To perform API testing in a Web Browser using the Apidog browser extension, Chrome or Edge is required.

Download the extension here.

Chrome Edge

Limitations.
  • Certain HTTP Header names such as Cookie, Host, Origin, Content-Length are reserved and will not have any effect when the request is sent. A complete list of forbidden header names can be found on the MDN Web documentation Forbidden header name. Modifying these headers is not allowed as the user agent maintains full control over them.

How to Install Apidog's Chrome Extension​

  1. Extract the zip file.
  2. Navigate to chrome://extensions.

Ensure that developer mode is enabled.

  1. Refresh the Apidog Web page after loading for the changes to take effect.

FAQ​

  1. Why doesn't the web version support accessing databases and running code locally?

This feature is currently not supported in the web version. Please use the desktop version instead.

  1. Why doesn't the web version allow including a body in GET and HEAD requests?

This functionality is currently not supported in the web version. Please use the desktop version instead.