HTTP Client

HTTP Client

Explyt brings a built-in HTTP client to IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition. There are two ways to test HTTP requests — pick the one that fits your workflow.

1. Swagger UI from Spring annotations

Define requests with familiar Spring Web annotations; the plugin generates OpenAPI and opens Swagger UI inside the IDE. Best for Spring Web (Java/Kotlin) methods.

→ Spring Web & OpenAPI REST client

2. .http / .rest files (RFC 7230)

Run .http/.rest files with the JetBrains HttpClient CLI or httpYac. Best if you already use request files.

→ .http / .rest files (RFC 7230)

Generate request code

From Code → Generate (Alt+Insert / ⌘N): Spring Web Method or standalone HttpClient Method from a URL/cURL (Java & Kotlin). See Code Generations.

Learn more

• HTTP client via annotations and Swagger UI (RU)
• HTTP client via httpYac and JetBrains HttpClient (RU)

See also: Features · Usage