CocoaRestClient1.4.7

Send HTTP requests to REST services, inspect their replies, and debug API behavior from a native Mac interface with CocoaRestClient. It supports GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and HEAD calls, with controls for request headers and response-header viewing. XML and JSON responses can be pretty-printed automatically, making the output easier to read and copy than raw command-line results.

A request drawer stores URLs, bodies, and headers for quick reuse, including frequently repeated PUT and POST payloads. Request bodies may be entered as raw text or parameter lists, while HTTP multipart uploads handle files and standard HTTP form encoding covers ordinary form submissions. SSL connections are supported even when certificates are untrusted, redirects can be followed optionally, and authentication includes HTTP Basic and Digest methods. A unified diff tool compares two responses to reveal changes between service results.

The program suits developers testing, interacting with, and troubleshooting HTTP/REST endpoints, particularly those who like curl but want a light interface with saved requests and formatted output. It uses little real memory and includes JSON formatting through json-framework, syntax highlighting through ACEView, and Base64 encoding support. Saved requests can be synchronized between computers through shared drives or folders.

CocoaRestClient 1.4.7 runs on MacOS for Intel and Apple Silicon, is freeware and open source under the New BSD License, and has no official App Store release. It is a Developer Tools utility intended for native Apple desktop use.