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API Fetch Tester — Free Online HTTP Request Tester

Send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and other requests to any endpoint and see the status, timing, and JSON response — right in your browser. Free, no signup, nothing to install.

✓ Free Forever✓ No Signup✓ All HTTP Methods✓ Runs in Browser

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Configure your request and click Send Request to see the response here.

Quick Examples

What the API Fetch Tester Does

The API Fetch Tester is a lightweight HTTP client that runs in your browser. You choose a method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and more), enter an endpoint URL, optionally add headers and a JSON body, and send the request. The response panel shows the status code, how long the request took, and the response body with JSON syntax highlighting.

It's built for quick checks — confirming an endpoint is live, inspecting the shape of a JSON response, or testing a POST payload — without opening a heavier desktop client or writing throwaway code. Everything happens client-side, so there's nothing to install and no account to create.

One important limitation to know up front: because requests are sent from your browser, they're subject to CORS. Many production APIs block cross-origin browser requests by design, so they'll return a CORS error here even though they work fine from a server or a desktop tool. The example endpoints below allow cross-origin requests and are good for testing the tool itself.

Step-by-Step

1

Choose a method and enter the URL

Pick GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc., and paste the full endpoint including https://.

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Add headers or a body if needed

Set headers like Authorization or Content-Type, and add a JSON body for POST, PUT, or PATCH.

3

Send the request

Click Send Request and watch the status, timing, and response appear.

4

Read and copy the response

Inspect the highlighted JSON and copy it with one click for use elsewhere.

Reading Status Codes

The status code is the quickest signal of what happened. Codes in the 2xx range mean success (200 OK, 201 Created). 3xx means a redirect. 4xx is a client-side problem — 400 for a malformed request, 401 for missing or bad authentication, 403 for forbidden, 404 for a URL that doesn't exist. 5xx means the server itself failed (500 internal error, 503 unavailable). If you get a 401 or 403, check your headers; if you get a 404, recheck the URL and method.

Features

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All HTTP Methods

GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS.

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Custom Headers

Add any number of headers, including auth tokens and content types.

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JSON Body + Format

Send a JSON payload and pretty-print it with one click before sending.

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Status & Timing

See the status code and response time for every request.

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Highlighted JSON

Responses are formatted and syntax-highlighted for easy reading.

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Browser-Only

Requests go straight from your browser to the API — we don't store them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the API Fetch Tester free?
Yes — completely free, no account or installation required. Send as many requests as you like.
Why do I get a CORS error on some APIs?
Requests are sent from your browser, so they follow CORS rules. Many APIs block cross-origin browser requests by design. That's a setting on the API's server, not a fault in the tool — it may still work from a server or a desktop client.
Which methods are supported?
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. For POST, PUT, and PATCH you can include a JSON request body.
Can I send authentication headers?
Yes. Add an Authorization header (or any custom header) in the Headers tab. Avoid testing sensitive production credentials on shared or public networks.
Are my requests or data stored?
No. Requests go directly from your browser to the API you enter. ToolsVenue doesn't store the URLs, headers, bodies, or responses.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop — though a larger screen is easier for reading long responses.