Linux · Developer Tools
GetIt
Send HTTP requests to API endpoints
by Bart Kessels
Official site: flathub.org
About GetIt
GetIt's main focus is to make your life a lot easier when you have to test APIs or use somebody else's API.
We know it can be hard to find a great, simple and open source application for this task that's not command
line based.
You can send numerous requests to a webserver. You can send RAW post data, form post data, add cookies to your
request and add headers to your request.
The response can be viewed either as syntax highlighted code, with JSON even being made readable,
as the raw output, which means no syntax highlighting, and view it in a webview.
Features of GetIt include:
Sending HTTP requests to API endpoints and display the response of the server
Saving and opening requests
Easily open recent saved/opened requests
Sending custom POST data
Syntax highlighting for all responses
Preview for HTML response
Make JSON response look beautiful automatically
How to install GetIt
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.bartkessels.getit
- Open GetIt once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is GetIt free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where GetIt is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install GetIt from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.bartkessels.getit. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is GetIt safe?
GetIt downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.