Visual Studio Code extension to create and test simple and complex HTTP/s requests
Postcode is a Visual Studio Code extension that can be used to create and test simple and complex HTTP/s requests, as well as view responses. You can find the extension available here.
Step 1. Install the Postcode extension for Visual Studio Code
Step 2. Click on the Postcode icon in the side panel OR run the following command Postcode: Create Request
Step 3 Create or test your HTTP/s requests and hit Send to see the responses
Command | Description |
---|---|
Postcode: Create Request | Opens a new Postcode tab to create and test requests |
Contributions are always welcome!
yarn install
F5
to open a new window with your extension loaded.Ctrl+Shift+P
or Cmd+Shift+P
on Mac) and typing Postcode: Create Request
.package.json
- this is the manifest file in which you declare your extension and command. The plugin registers a command and defines its title and command name. With this information VS Code can show the command in the command palette.webview
: folder where you will find entire React codesrc/extension.ts
: this is the main file where you will provide the implementation of your command. The file exports one function, activate
, which is called the very first time your extension is activated (in this case by executing the command). Inside the activate
function we call registerCommand
. We pass the function containing the implementation of the command as the second parameter to registerCommand
.src/extension.ts
.Ctrl+R
or Cmd+R
on Mac) the VS Code window with your extension to load your changes.