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Prestige
In-browser, text-driven HTTP client for rapid API testing.
A powerful, text-based web app that lets developers define, execute, and inspect HTTP requests directly in the browser, with JavaScript templating, file uploads, and Gist saving.
Overview
Overview
Prestige is a browser‑only HTTP client designed for developers and API testing professionals who prefer a code‑centric workflow. By writing requests in plain text and executing them with a simple shortcut, you can quickly iterate on endpoints without leaving the browser.
Core Capabilities
The tool supports native JavaScript templating, drag‑and‑drop file uploads, isolated cookie handling, and full visibility into redirect chains. Requests can be saved to GitHub Gist or exported as cURL commands for reuse in scripts or CI pipelines. Light and dark themes adapt to your environment.
Deployment
Prestige runs as a single‑page application backed by a lightweight Go proxy. You can use the hosted version at prestige.dev or self‑host it locally using the provided development scripts or the upcoming Dockerfile. This flexibility ensures you can keep your testing environment under your own control.
Highlights
Write requests in plain text and run them instantly with Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
Use native JavaScript for request templating and dynamic payloads.
View complete redirect chains and manage cookies in isolation.
Save documents to GitHub Gist or export as cURL commands.
Pros
- No installation required – runs entirely in the browser.
- Familiar plain‑text syntax speeds up request authoring.
- Built‑in JavaScript templating enables complex scenarios.
- Light and dark themes suit different work environments.
Considerations
- Relies on a backend proxy; cannot bypass CORS without self‑hosting.
- Feature set is lighter than full‑featured desktop tools like Postman.
- Advanced export formats beyond cURL are not yet available.
- Rich editor conveniences (autocomplete, snippets) are still on the roadmap.
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers who prefer a minimal, code‑centric API testing workflow.
- Teams that need a shareable, browser‑based client without licensing fees.
- Quick prototyping of HTTP calls during front‑end development.
- Users who want to store request collections in GitHub Gist.
Not ideal when
- Organizations requiring extensive enterprise features such as automated test suites.
- Users who need native desktop applications with offline capability.
- Scenarios demanding built‑in OAuth flows or advanced authentication UI.
- Projects that rely on extensive export formats beyond cURL.
How teams use it
Validate webhook payloads
Send sample POST requests with file uploads and view the exact response chain to ensure webhook handling works.
Iterate on GraphQL queries
Compose queries using JavaScript variables, execute them instantly, and copy the resulting cURL for CI pipelines.
Share API snippets with teammates
Save request documents to a Gist, allowing collaborators to view and run the same tests in their browsers.
Debug redirect behavior
Execute a GET request that triggers redirects and inspect each intermediate response to troubleshoot routing issues.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript59%
Go31%
Sass7%
Shell1%
HTML1%
JavaScript1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything to use Prestige?
No, the client runs in any modern browser; a backend proxy is provided by the hosted instance or can be self‑hosted.
Can I test APIs that require authentication?
Yes, you can include headers, cookies, or JavaScript‑generated tokens in your plain‑text request definitions.
How do I persist my request collections?
Documents can be saved to a GitHub Gist directly from the UI, or you can export them as cURL commands.
Is there a way to run Prestige locally?
The repository includes scripts to start the frontend and backend servers; you can also use the upcoming Dockerfile for a self‑hosted instance.
What browsers are supported?
Any recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari that supports standard web APIs.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age5 years old
Last commit3 years ago
Self-hostingSupported
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 3 hours ago