VS Code ExtensionOverview

Overview

The Bruno VS Code extension brings the full power of Bruno’s API testing capabilities directly into your development environment. This extension transforms VS Code into a comprehensive API development and testing platform, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools during your development workflow.

You can install the extension from the official Visual Studio Code Marketplace and share your feedback to help us improve.

Core Features

  • Native .bru file support - Open and edit Bruno request files with rich GUI interface

  • Inline API testing - Send requests directly from VS Code without switching applications

  • Dual view modes - Switch seamlessly between GUI and text editor views

  • Collection management - Organize and manage your API collections within VS Code

  • Syntax highlighting - Rich syntax highlighting for .bru files and API request formats

Advanced Capabilities

  • Environment variables - Manage multiple environments and switch between them easily

  • Request scripting - Write pre-request and post-response scripts for advanced testing

  • Authentication support - Handle various auth methods including Basic, Bearer, OAuth, and more

  • GraphQL support - Send and test GraphQL queries with syntax highlighting

  • File uploads - Handle multipart form data and file uploads in requests


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