[GH-ISSUE #204] Add a detailed guide on "How to test Local APIs within Hoppscotch?" #58

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opened 2026-03-16 12:21:35 +03:00 by kerem · 11 comments
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Originally created by @SanskritiHarmukh on GitHub (Jun 19, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/hoppscotch/docs/issues/204

Overview:

Hoppscotch provides a convenient way to test your locally hosted APIs using its Browser Extension. It allows you to interact with APIs served from your local development environment directly in your browser.

What You Need to Do:

Write a guide on "How to test Local APIs within Hoppscotch?", showcasing the process from installing the browser extension to testing the local APIs that you have crafted for your application. Attach the code snippets, and image frames that depict the results.

Resources:

  • Open the documentation in Dev mode by following the instructions in the README file.
  • You can use various Mintlify components in the article. Learn how to use them through their documentation.
Originally created by @SanskritiHarmukh on GitHub (Jun 19, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/hoppscotch/docs/issues/204 ## Overview: Hoppscotch provides a convenient way to test your locally hosted APIs using its [**Browser Extension**](https://docs.hoppscotch.io/documentation/features/interceptor#browser-extension). It allows you to interact with APIs served from your local development environment directly in your browser. ## What You Need to Do: Write a guide on **"How to test Local APIs within Hoppscotch?"**, showcasing the process from installing the browser extension to testing the local APIs that you have crafted for your application. Attach the code snippets, and image frames that depict the results. ## Resources: - Open the documentation in Dev mode by following the instructions in the [README file](https://github.com/hoppscotch/docs/blob/main/README.md). - You can use various Mintlify components in the article. Learn how to use them through their [documentation](https://mintlify.com/docs/quickstart).
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@programmersoham commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024):

I will be working on this issue !

<!-- gh-comment-id:2305424752 --> @programmersoham commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024): I will be working on this issue !
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@SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024):

Hey @programmersoham , before I assign the issue, may I know if you have registered for TestMu?

<!-- gh-comment-id:2305485783 --> @SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024): Hey @programmersoham , before I assign the issue, may I know if you have registered for TestMu?
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@programmersoham commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024):

Yes I have !

<!-- gh-comment-id:2305487099 --> @programmersoham commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024): Yes I have !
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@SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024):

Cool. Assigning this issue to you!

<!-- gh-comment-id:2305490269 --> @SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2024): Cool. Assigning this issue to you!
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@ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2024):

This issue is still open?
@SanskritiHarmukh

<!-- gh-comment-id:2351716149 --> @ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2024): This issue is still open? @SanskritiHarmukh
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@programmersoham commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2024):

I forget about this. Feel free to assign it to @ganeshpatil386386 since I'm not working on it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2351729751 --> @programmersoham commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2024): I forget about this. Feel free to assign it to @ganeshpatil386386 since I'm not working on it.
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@ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2024):

@SanskritiHarmukh
can you share more details on it.
I have to create RESTful api example to demonstrate Local API testing?
is there any existing example on it?

<!-- gh-comment-id:2358401401 --> @ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2024): @SanskritiHarmukh can you share more details on it. I have to create RESTful api example to demonstrate Local API testing? is there any existing example on it?
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@SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2024):

@SanskritiHarmukh can you share more details on it. I have to create RESTful api example to demonstrate Local API testing? is there any existing example on it?

I have an application created using Express, which I often use for demos and tutorials for Hoppscotch. You can check it out and try creating something simple that runs on localhost.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2358459363 --> @SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2024): > @SanskritiHarmukh can you share more details on it. I have to create RESTful api example to demonstrate Local API testing? is there any existing example on it? I have [an application created using Express](https://github.com/SanskritiHarmukh/hoppscotch-cli-demo), which I often use for demos and tutorials for Hoppscotch. You can check it out and try creating something simple that runs on localhost.
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@SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Oct 26, 2024):

Hey @ganeshpatil386386 are you still working on this issue?

<!-- gh-comment-id:2439711572 --> @SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Oct 26, 2024): Hey @ganeshpatil386386 are you still working on this issue?
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@ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Nov 23, 2024):

Hey @SanskritiHarmukh,

Apologies for the delayed response.
Yes, I’m working on this document and will submit the PR within the next two days.
Please feel free to assign this issue to me.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2495375124 --> @ganeshpatil386386 commented on GitHub (Nov 23, 2024): Hey @SanskritiHarmukh, Apologies for the delayed response. Yes, I’m working on this document and will submit the PR within the next two days. Please feel free to assign this issue to me.
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@SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Nov 23, 2024):

Hey @SanskritiHarmukh,

Apologies for the delayed response.
Yes, I’m working on this document and will submit the PR within the next two days.
Please feel free to assign this issue to me.

Hey Ganesh, we have reserved this issue for the CodeDay Labs partnership for a time being now. Will inform you if the issue does not get picked by the contributors participating in that program, then you may take this issue up again.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2495377714 --> @SanskritiHarmukh commented on GitHub (Nov 23, 2024): > Hey @SanskritiHarmukh, > > Apologies for the delayed response. > Yes, I’m working on this document and will submit the PR within the next two days. > Please feel free to assign this issue to me. Hey Ganesh, we have reserved this issue for the CodeDay Labs partnership for a time being now. Will inform you if the issue does not get picked by the contributors participating in that program, then you may take this issue up again.
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