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HTTP Simulator

Send HTTP requests directly from your browser - headers, auth, body, and cURL export included.

Hit Send to see the response

About this tool

Send HTTP requests directly from your browser - a lightweight alternative to Postman and Insomnia. Set method, URL, headers, query parameters, and request body. View the full response including status code, headers, and JSON/text body. Save requests to history. No installation or account required.

How to Send an HTTP Request

  1. 1Select the HTTP method: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, etc.
  2. 2Enter the API endpoint URL.
  3. 3Add request headers (e.g. Authorization: Bearer token, Content-Type: application/json).
  4. 4For POST/PUT/PATCH, paste the JSON request body.
  5. 5Click 'Send' and inspect the response status, headers, and body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this and Postman?+
This tool is a lightweight, browser-based HTTP client - no installation, no account, instant use. Postman has more features (environments, test scripts, collections, team sharing). Use this for quick API testing; use Postman for complex workflows.
How do I send a POST request with JSON body?+
Set method to POST, add Content-Type: application/json header, and paste your JSON in the body field. The tool sends the request and shows the full response.
Why am I getting a CORS error?+
CORS errors occur when the API server doesn't include the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header for browser-based requests. APIs that work in Postman (a native app) may block browser requests. Use a CORS proxy or test with curl instead.
Can I send file uploads?+
Yes. Set Content-Type to multipart/form-data and add a file field in the form data section. The file is encoded and sent as a multipart upload, the same as an HTML form submission.
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