Requestal is a Chrome DevTools side-panel extension designed for human-driven security testing. With Requestal, you can capture, modify, validate, and replay HTTP requests in your browser. Experience smooth semantic diffing and formatting that follows RFC standards. Ideal for API testing, exploratory testing, and web security, Requestal enhances your testing workflow with simplicity.
Getting started with Requestal is straightforward. Follow these steps to download and run the application effectively.
To get the latest version of Requestal, visit the releases page. Click the link below:
On the releases page, look for the latest version of Requestal. You will find a list of files ready for download. Click on the file that corresponds to your operating system to download it. Make sure to choose the correct file that matches your version of Chrome.
- After downloading, locate the downloaded file on your computer.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to the Chrome menu (three dots in the upper right corner).
- Navigate to More Tools > Extensions.
- Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right corner).
- Click on Load unpacked and select the folder where you saved the downloaded file.
- Confirm by clicking Open.
- Download the extension as instructed above.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to the Chrome menu.
- Click on More Tools > Extensions.
- Enable Developer mode.
- Click on Load unpacked. Select the directory where you saved the downloaded file.
Once installed, you can access Requestal from the Chrome DevTools side panel. To open DevTools:
- Right-click on a web page.
- Select Inspect or press
Ctrl + Shift + I(Windows/Linux) orCmd + Option + I(macOS). - Look for Requestal in the side panel.
Now, you can start capturing and modifying HTTP requests effortlessly. Utilize all features for effective testing.
- HTTP Request Capture: Easily capture traffic directly in the browser.
- Modify and Replay Requests: Change headers or parameters and resend your requests.
- Visual Comparison: Semantic diffing allows you to view changes clearly.
- RFC-aware formatting: Requests are shown in formats that comply with standards for easier understanding.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS Mojave or later, Linux distributions that support Chrome.
- Web Browser: Google Chrome version 70 or later.
- Memory: Minimum of 4 GB RAM is recommended for smooth operation.
- Disk Space: At least 100 MB of free space for installation.
If you encounter issues during installation:
- Confirm that you are using a compatible version of Chrome.
- Ensure that Developer Mode is enabled.
- Double-check that you selected the correct file for your operating system.
For further assistance, please check the Issues section on the GitHub page or reach out through the repository for community support.
Explore more about Requestal or contribute to its development. Check the documentation for advanced features and detailed guides.
Thank you for using Requestal. Happy testing!