What is an HTTP Client?
An HTTP client is a tool that sends HTTP requests to servers and receives responses. It's essential for API development, testing, and debugging web services.
HITOP as an HTTP Client
HITOP is a modern, browser-based HTTP client that supports all HTTP methods and provides a clean interface for testing APIs.
Supported HTTP Methods
- GET: Retrieve resources
- POST: Create resources
- PUT: Update resources
- PATCH: Partial updates
- DELETE: Remove resources
- HEAD: Get headers only
- OPTIONS: Check supported methods
Key Features
- Custom headers support
- Request body formatting (JSON, form data, raw)
- Response syntax highlighting
- Request history tracking
- Authentication support (Bearer, Basic, API Key)
- Environment variables