Salesforce REST API Explorer

API & Monitoring ● Live in Extension

Direct REST API workbench. Test standard and custom REST endpoints (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE) with full request/response formatting, custom headers, and session authentication.

⚡ 1. Overview & Architecture

Direct REST API workbench. Test standard and custom REST endpoints (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE) with full request/response formatting, custom headers, and session authentication.

Client-Side Security & Zero Proxying: All requests made by this tool run directly against your authenticated Salesforce organization using the current session. No credentials, schema data, or record contents ever leave your browser.

🧭 2. Step-by-Step Workflow

Follow these steps to get maximum velocity with REST API Explorer:

Select HTTP Method

Choose GET, POST, PATCH, or DELETE.

Enter Endpoint

Type or select an API path (e.g. /services/data/v62.0/sobjects/Account/describe).

Send Request

Click Send to execute and inspect the formatted JSON response.

🛠️ 3. Key Capabilities & Superpowers

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Endpoint Autocomplete

Pre-loaded catalog of standard Salesforce REST and Tooling API endpoints.

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JSON Syntax Formatting

Monaco-powered request and response body editors with syntax highlighting and JSON formatting.

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Header & Auth Customization

Configure custom request headers and inspect response status, latency, and response headers.

💡 4. Pro Tips & Keyboard Shortcuts

Accessible anytime from the Apps ▾ menu under API & Monitoring.

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