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Welcome to Boomerang! 👋
Fed up with heavy API testing tools that take forever to load? We built Boomerang to be different - a lightweight, browser-based tool that just works. At just 500KB zipped, it launches instantly and packs all the features you need for API testing. No bloat, no hassle, just what you need to get your testing done.
Key Features
Here's what you'll love about Boomerang:
- Test both REST and SOAP APIs with ease
- Run your requests in sequence with the Collection Runner
- Switch environments easily (dev, staging, prod)
- Share data between requests using global variables
- Write pre-request scripts and validate responses
- Import from WSDL or OpenAPI/Swagger
- Keep everything organized in projects
Available Platforms
You can use Boomerang in two ways:
Browser Extension (This is what most developers use)
Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Head over to app.boomerangapi.com
- Install it like any other PWA
- You'll need the browser extension to bypass CORS policy
Why You'll Love Boomerang
- It's fast - opens instantly in your browser
- Super lightweight - no clunky installations
- No signup needed - just install and start testing
- Built for developers, by developers
- Your data stays on your machine
- Gets better with regular updates
Perfect For...
If you're working with APIs as a:
- 👩💻 Developer
- 🔍 QA Engineer
- 🛠️ Integration Specialist
- 🎓 Someone learning APIs
- 🏃♂️ Anyone needing quick API tests
You'll find Boomerang makes your life easier.
What Other Developers Say
TIP
"Been using it for years. Lightweight and simple, great for working with REST APIs."
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"The best part is the performance and simplicity."
TIP
"Absolutely indispensable. Very fast and flexible for all my API testing needs."
Ready to Give It a Try?
It's super simple to get started:
Quick Tip
Your data is stored locally, so remember to export your important projects from time to time!
Want to Learn More?
Check out these guides:
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Join the thousands of developers who use Boomerang daily for their API testing! 🎉