CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)
A critical HTTP-header based security mechanism that allows a server to explicitly indicate any origins (domain, scheme, or port) other than its own from which a browser should permit loading resources.
API Request Builder
Test API endpoints directly from your browser with our Postman-lite client.
100% Client-Side Fetch API Implementation Local Networking Only - No Proxy Ingestion Stateless Ephemeral Session Handlers Raw TCP/HTTP Header Payload Construction
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API Request Builder is a free, browser-based tool from UseToolSuite's Network & API Tools collection. All processing happens locally on your device — your data is never uploaded to any server. Use the tool below, then scroll down for detailed documentation, frequently asked questions, and related resources.
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Test REST API endpoints directly from your browser. This tool features a powerful local environment variable system (e.g., {{base_url}}), real-time JSON body linting, a polyglot code snippet generator, and persistent local history. No server, no account, 100% private.
How to Use This Tool
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Endpoint Targeting
Specify the definitive HTTP verb (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and input the fully qualified REST/GraphQL URI endpoint.
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Payload & Header Construction
Inject custom authorization tokens, explicit Content-Type headers, and format the JSON payload within the request body editor.
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Request Firing & Parsing
Trigger the network call. The interface will synchronously await the resolution, parsing the HTTP status code, response headers, and output payload.
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Key Concepts
Essential terms and definitions related to API Request Builder.
Preflight Request
An automatic CORS mechanism where the browser transmits an HTTP OPTIONS request prior to the actual payload to verify if the target server explicitly permits the subsequent cross-origin mutation.
Fetch API
The modern, native JavaScript interface for accessing and manipulating parts of the HTTP pipeline, replacing older XMLHttpRequest (XHR) architecture with a robust, Promise-based architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this builder bypass standard browser CORS limitations?
No. Because this tool utilizes the native browser Fetch API without tunneling traffic through an external proxy server, all requests are strictly bound by standard CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) policies. The target server must explicitly allow the origin.
Are API keys or Bearer tokens transmitted to the application server?
Zero data is transmitted to our servers. The builder initiates direct client-to-target HTTP connections. Your authorization headers and payload logic remain strictly isolated within your browser's local execution boundary.
Why am I restricted from modifying Forbidden Headers like "Host" or "Origin"?
The Fetch API specification explicitly prevents JavaScript from mutating specific forbidden headers (e.g., Host, Origin, Referer, Content-Length). These are securely controlled exclusively by the browser engine to mitigate request forgery.
Troubleshooting & Technical Tips
Common errors developers encounter and how to resolve them.
TypeError: Failed to fetch (CORS Preflight Rejection)
The target server failed to return the required Access-Control-Allow-Origin header during the OPTIONS preflight request. You cannot directly hit this API from a browser client. You must utilize a backend proxy or configure the target server to whitelist CORS.
401 Unauthorized during valid token transmission
Ensure the authorization header precisely matches the target protocol schema. If utilizing Bearer authentication, explicitly type "Bearer " (with a trailing space) prior to pasting the token hash into the Header value field.
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