Free
$0forever
Everything you need for solo API testing
- Unlimited REST & GraphQL requests
- 3 collections
- 3 code generations per day
- 1 environment
- cURL import & export
- Full request history
- Dark & light themes
Chrome extensions
LiveChrome extension
Test APIs Where You Already Debug
Postman killed its free tier. Insomnia went cloud-only. ARC got discontinued. API Dash is a lightweight, privacy-first API client that lives inside Chrome DevTools. No downloads, no accounts, no context switching.
Launch Special: Lifetime Pro access for $49 (normally $84/year) Code LAUNCH49.
- Platform
- Chrome extension
- Status
- Live in the Chrome Web Store
- Price
- Free / $5/mo Pro
- Code Generation Languages
- 11
- Request Body Types
- 7
- Total Bundle Size
- 247KB
- External Dependencies
- 0
01In the Chrome Web Store
What it looks like, from its own listing.
These are the screenshots NexaSphere publishes on the Chrome Web Store listing, shown as they appear there.
02The problem
The part of the job it is for.
- 01
Postman Became Bloated
What started as a simple API testing tool is now a 500MB Electron app that requires an account, pushes team collaboration features, and killed its free tier in March 2026.
- 02
Constant Context Switching
Debugging an API response in DevTools, then switching to a separate app to tweak the request, then back to DevTools to check. Every switch costs 5-15 minutes of focus.
- 03
Privacy Concerns
Cloud-based API tools sync your requests, headers, and auth tokens to external servers. For internal APIs and sensitive endpoints, that is a compliance risk.
Without API Dash
- Download a 500MB desktop app to test one API endpoint
- Create an account and verify email before making a single request
- Switch between DevTools and Postman every few minutes
- Worry about API keys and auth tokens synced to the cloud
- Pay $14+/mo per seat just to organize requests into collections
With API Dash
- Open DevTools, click API Dash tab, start testing
- Zero accounts, zero downloads, zero friction
- Test and debug APIs without leaving your browser
- Everything stored locally in IndexedDB, never leaves your machine
- Free tier with unlimited API testing, collections at $5/mo
03What it does
What it does.
- 01
Request Builder
Full-featured request composer with 7 body types, auth, headers, query params, and variable interpolation
- 02
Code Generator
Generate working API code in 11 languages including JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Java, and C#
- 03
Collections & Folders
Organize your API requests into collections with nested folders for clean project structure
- 04
cURL Import & Export
Paste any cURL command to import, or export your request as cURL for sharing with teammates
- 05
History & Search
Every request is automatically saved with full response data. Search and filter by URL, method, or status.
- 06
WebSocket Testing
ProConnect to WebSocket servers, send and receive messages in real-time with message logging
04Pricing
What it costs.
Pro
Most Popular$5/month
For developers who live in the browser
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited collections
- Unlimited code generation
- Unlimited environments
- WebSocket testing
- Postman import
- Priority support
Lifetime Deal
Best Value$49one-time
Lock in Pro forever at launch price
- Everything in Pro
- Pro access forever
- All future features included
- Founding member badge
- Priority feature requests
05Who it is for
Who reaches for it.
Frontend Developers
Test your backend APIs without leaving DevTools. See the network tab and API response side by side. No more switching between browser and Postman.
Freelancers & Consultants
Generate API client code in 11 languages. Paste a cURL command from docs, test it, and export working code for your client's preferred language.
Security-Conscious Teams
API keys, auth tokens, and request data stay on your machine. Nothing synced to external servers. Pass compliance audits without worrying about third-party data exposure.
Startup Engineers
Replace $14/seat/month Postman licenses with a free Chrome extension. Import existing Postman collections and keep working without missing a beat.
06Questions
Questions people ask first.
Is API Dash really free?
Yes. Unlimited REST and GraphQL testing, cURL import/export, request history, and 3 collections are completely free with no time limit. Pro unlocks unlimited collections, WebSocket testing, and Postman import for $5/mo.
Where is my data stored?
Everything is stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB. Your requests, collections, environments, and history never leave your machine. The extension only uses Chrome's storage permission.
Can I import my Postman collections?
Yes (Pro feature). Export your Postman collection as JSON v2.1, then import it into API Dash. Collections, folders, and request configurations are preserved.
Does it work with GraphQL?
Yes. API Dash includes a dedicated GraphQL editor with query formatting, variable support, and syntax awareness. Works with any GraphQL endpoint.
How is this different from the Network tab?
The Network tab shows requests your page makes. API Dash lets you compose and send your own requests with custom headers, auth, body, and variables. Think of it as Postman inside DevTools.
What happens to my data if I uninstall?
Your data is stored in Chrome's local storage for the extension. If you uninstall, the data is removed. We recommend exporting important collections as JSON before uninstalling.
Does it support authentication?
Yes. Bearer token, Basic auth, and API Key (in header or query parameter). Auth values support environment variable interpolation for switching between dev/staging/production.
Stop Context Switching. Start Testing.
Install API Dash in 10 seconds and test your first API without leaving Chrome DevTools. No downloads, no accounts, no credit card.