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# ide-rest-client Installation Guide

# 1. Windows Installation Procedure

# 1.1 Download Files

Visit the Github Release Page (opens new window) and download the following two files:

  • VSCode-ide-rest-client-win32-x64.zip
  • ide-rest-client-extensions.zip

# 1.2 Install ide-rest-client

  • Unzip the downloaded ZIP file.
  • Double-click on the ide-rest-client.exe file to launch.
  • The icon after launching is shown below:
    IDE REST Client Icon

# 1.3 Install Extensions

# List of Extension Files

After unzipping ide-rest-client-extensions.zip, you will see the following extension:

├── humao.rest-client-0.25.1.vsix
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# Install Extensions

  1. Launch ide-rest-client.
  2. Navigate to Extensions.
  3. Select ... → Install From VSIX.
  4. Install the REST Client extension.
    Extensions Installation Guide

# Set Icon Theme

  1. Choose Material Icon Theme.
  2. Navigate to Set File Icon Theme.
  3. Select the corresponding icon.
    Icon Selection

# 1.4 Use Developer Tools to Check Errors

Open the command palette with Ctrl+Shift+P and select Developer: Toggle Developer Tools to check for errors.

# 1.5 REST Client Writing Test

Now, you're ready to write and send HTTP requests. Create a new file and save it with the .http extension, like request.http.
REST Client Test

# 2. MacOS Installation Procedure

Please refer to the above Windows installation procedure.

# 3. ide-rest-client Extension Overview

# REST Client Support

← usage →