You signed in with another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.You signed out in another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.You switched accounts on another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.Dismiss alert
To ensure Cline understands how to effectively use this tool, add the following to your Cline custom instructions (Settings > Custom Instructions):
31
+
32
+
```markdown
33
+
# REST API Testing Instructions
34
+
35
+
The `test_request` tool enables testing, debugging, and interacting with REST API endpoints. The tool provides comprehensive request/response information and handles authentication automatically.
36
+
37
+
## When to Use
38
+
39
+
- Testing specific API endpoints
40
+
- Debugging API responses
41
+
- Verifying API functionality
42
+
- Checking response times
43
+
- Validating request/response formats
44
+
- Testing local development servers
45
+
- Testing API sequences
46
+
- Verifying error handling
47
+
48
+
## Key Features
49
+
50
+
- Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods
51
+
- Handles authentication (Basic, Bearer, API Key)
52
+
- Normalizes endpoints automatically
53
+
- Provides detailed response information
54
+
- Configurable SSL verification and response limits
55
+
56
+
## Resources
57
+
58
+
The following resources provide detailed documentation:
59
+
60
+
- examples: Usage examples and common patterns
61
+
- response-format: Response structure and fields
62
+
- config: Configuration options and setup guide
63
+
64
+
Access these resources to understand usage, response formats, and configuration options.
65
+
66
+
## Important Notes
67
+
68
+
- Review API implementation for expected behavior
69
+
- Handle sensitive data appropriately
70
+
- Consider rate limits and API constraints
71
+
- Restart server after configuration changes
72
+
```
73
+
74
+
3. Add the server to your MCP configuration:
29
75
30
76
While these instructions are for Cline, the server should work with any MCP implementation. Configure based on your operating system:
31
77
@@ -117,7 +163,7 @@ Note: Replace the environment variables with your actual values. Only configure
117
163
- Bearer Token Authentication
118
164
- API Key Authentication (custom header)
119
165
120
-
## Usage
166
+
## Usage Examples
121
167
122
168
Once installed and configured, you can use the REST API Tester through Cline to test your API endpoints:
0 commit comments