Advanced REST API DevTools

By Tejas Gajjar

Description

Advanced REST API DevTools brings the power of Postman directly into your WordPress admin dashboard. Explore routes, build and test API requests, profile performance, log traffic, manage collections and environments — all without leaving the admin area.

Features:

Route Explorer — Browse all registered REST API routes with search, filter, and source detection
Request Builder — Full-featured request builder with method, headers, body, auth options
Pre-request Scripts — Dynamic variable/header manipulation before sending
Test Assertions — Post-response assertions (status, JSON path, contains, equals)
Collections — Save, organize, and run request collections with pass/fail results
Environments — Manage variable sets with {{var}} syntax replacement
Request History — Browse and reload recent requests
Performance Profiler — Timing breakdown (routing, permissions, callback, DB queries)
Authentication Debugger — View current user auth context, caps, and method validation
Request Logger — Opt-in REST API traffic logging with filters and auto-purge
Mock Responses — Stub mock responses for offline/testing workflows
Code Generation — Export requests as cURL, PHP (wp_remote_*), or JavaScript (fetch)

Installation

Upload the advanced-rest-api-devtools folder to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Navigate to Tools REST DevTools

FAQ

Who can access the plugin?: Only users with the manage_options capability (typically Administrators).
Does it affect site performance?: No. The plugin only runs on its admin screens. Request logging is opt-in and includes automatic cleanup.
Can I test external APIs?: The plugin is designed for your site’s REST API (loopback requests). External API testing is not currently supported.