Test REST APIs directly in your browser. Send requests with custom headers, body, and authentication. View formatted JSON responses with status codes and timing.
API testing is a critical part of software development, especially in Africa's rapidly growing tech ecosystem where developers are building everything from fintech payment gateways to logistics APIs. This browser-based API tester provides Postman-like functionality without requiring any installation — perfect for quick tests, debugging, and demonstrating API endpoints during pair programming or interviews.
The tool supports all standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), custom headers, JSON request bodies, and common authentication methods (Bearer token, Basic Auth, API keys). Responses are displayed with syntax-highlighted JSON formatting, status codes, and response timing — all the information you need to verify your API is working correctly.
For African developers working with popular APIs like Paystack, Flutterwave, Africa's Talking, M-Pesa Daraja, and MTN MoMo, this tool provides a quick way to test endpoints without setting up a full development environment. Simply paste your API URL, add your authentication headers, and send a request to see the response in real-time. Note that due to browser CORS restrictions, some APIs may not be accessible directly — in those cases, you'll need a CORS proxy or a server-side testing tool.
Browser security (CORS) prevents JavaScript from making requests to domains that don't explicitly allow it. Most production APIs don't set CORS headers for browser access. Solutions: (1) Use a CORS proxy, (2) Test from your own server/terminal, (3) Use APIs that support CORS like JSONPlaceholder. This tool works best with CORS-enabled APIs.
Yes — all requests are made directly from your browser. No data is sent to AfroTools servers. However, be cautious with production API keys and tokens. Never paste sensitive credentials into any web-based tool, and always use test/sandbox environments when possible.