Rest Client RFC 7230

.http / .rest files (RFC 7230)

Run .http and .rest files directly in IntelliJ IDEA Community using either the JetBrains HttpClient CLI or httpYac.

### Get a sample
GET https://httpbin.org/anything
Accept: application/json

Click the ▶️ Run icon next to a request section to execute it; responses appear in the Run tool window.

Configure your runner

JetBrains HttpClient CLI (recommended for Community Edition):

1. Open Settings → Tools → Explyt Spring.
2. Click Download HttpClient CLI — the plugin handles installation and path configuration automatically.
3. Done — the CLI can now run .http/.rest files.

httpYac (alternative):

1. Install globally: npm install -g httpyac
2. Ensure httpyac is on your PATH.
3. In Settings → Tools → Explyt Spring, set the runner executable to httpyac.

To switch runners, return to Settings → Tools → Explyt Spring and select your preferred tool.

Demo

rest-client-http-v2.mp4

Prefer Spring annotations?

If you'd rather drive requests from Spring Web methods via Swagger UI, see Spring Web & OpenAPI REST client.

Learn more

• HTTP client via httpYac and JetBrains HttpClient (RU)

See also: Features · Usage