Navigating the request interface in Postman has become increasingly cumbersome. When testing APIs, you have to go through the following steps in Postman: Workspace => Open New Tab => Select TEXT -> Raw -> JSON. This workflow can be rather tedious.
That's why, while developing code for API integration, I've switched to using "Thunder Client in VS Code" since discovering it. Alternatively, I would run Make (formerly Integromat) modules and use Chrome Developer Tools plugins to view request details and copy the request body or URL.
EchoAPI for VS Code
EchoAPI came to my attention through a Reddit post. To my surprise, it also offers a VS Code plugin: EchoAPI for VS Code! The feature that caught my eye was its “100% compatible with Postman script syntax.” I was intrigued but skeptical. Could it really be that simple? Upon downloading and testing it, I was pleasantly surprised to find a whole new world. Almost all my Postman pre-scripts and tests worked seamlessly with EchoAPI.
provides several extensions to fit various development environments:
EchoAPI for VS Code: An ultra-lightweight API debugging tool for VS Code.
EchoAPI-Interceptor: Enables one-click API capture and debugging.
EchoAPI CLI: A Command Line Interface tool for EchoAPI and test case execution.
Conclusion
EchoAPI for VSCode shines as a great alternative to Postman, especially if you want a free tool that works offline. It integrates well with VSCode and offers straightforward interactions, making it ideal for developers who want to keep everything in one place. While Postman has some advanced features, EchoAPI covers the basics exceptionally well, plus it doesn't require login—making it hassle-free.
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