Insights, tutorials, and updates from the RESTK team.
Version-control your API workspace — RESTK stores requests and environments as plain files in a git repo you own. Commit, branch, and merge like code, with a visual conflict resolver.
This release brings git-native workspaces to RESTK: version your entire API workspace in a repository you own, with a visual conflict resolver. Plus a refreshed macOS 26 interface and a wider set of importable formats.
Learn how to use RESTK with Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants. Scan codebases to generate collections, debug failing endpoints, run security audits, generate tests, and build mock servers — all with natural language.
AI coding agents are connecting to developer tools through MCP. But what data do they actually access? We examine the privacy implications, threat scenarios, and architectural choices that keep your credentials safe.
Why your API testing tool needs offline support. Cloud-dependent tools fail on flights, air-gapped networks, and spotty Wi-Fi. Offline-first is essential.
What is API testing? A complete 2026 guide covering test types, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and the best tools to get started.
The state of API testing in 2026: AI-assisted workflows, MCP integration, privacy-first tools, and the trends reshaping developer tooling.
RESTK vs Bruno vs Insomnia — an honest 2026 comparison of the top Postman alternatives. Features, performance, privacy, and pricing compared.
10 REST API testing best practices every developer should follow. From status code validation to automated test suites — stop guessing, start testing.
Your API credentials and secrets are too sensitive for the cloud. Learn why privacy-first API tools matter and how to protect your workflow.
Import OpenAPI 3.x and Swagger 2.0 specifications into RESTK to auto-generate API requests. Step-by-step guide with best practices.
Native vs Electron API clients compared. See why native apps deliver faster performance, lower memory usage, and a better developer experience.
Discover how MCP (Model Context Protocol) transforms API testing with local AI. Generate requests, write tests, and debug — all without cloud data leaks.
Import Postman collections into RESTK in minutes. Supports Postman v2.0/v2.1, Insomnia, OpenAPI, Swagger, and cURL formats.
Step-by-step tutorial on how to test REST APIs. Covers GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests, authentication, assertions, and debugging.
Learn the fundamental differences between testing GraphQL and REST APIs. Understand query validation, schema testing, error handling patterns, and which tools work best for each approach.
Learn how to automate API testing in your CI/CD pipeline. Covers test strategies, environment management, scripting patterns, and tools for reliable automated API validation in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins.
Learn API security testing with practical examples. Cover authentication flaws, injection attacks, and data exposure prevention.
Learn how to automate API testing workflows with RESTK's Nova scripting framework. Write pre-request scripts, test assertions, chain requests, and build complex automation flows.
Introducing RESTK — a native, privacy-first API development platform built for speed. Discover why developers are switching from Electron-based tools.
Get started with API testing. Learn HTTP methods, status codes, and how to write your first test scripts in this beginner-friendly guide.
Master environment variables for API development. Organize secrets, manage multiple environments, and avoid common security mistakes.