Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client
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Boomerang - SOAP & REST Client

Boomerang is a browser-based API testing tool for REST and SOAP services with local storage and offline support.

★★★★★ 4.6 1K reviews 100K+ users · Developer Tools
Runs on all sites

What it does

Permissions and access

Taken from the extension's own manifest file inside the package. The store listing does not spell this out, so it is worth reading before you install.

Can act on Every website you visit
PermissionWhat it allows
activeTabAccess the current tab when you click the extension
contextMenusAdd items to the right-click menu
scriptingRun its own code on pages
storageStore its own settings and data
tabsSee the addresses and titles of your open tabs

Requests 5 permissions — extensions doing the same job average 3.9.

Technical details

Version10.4.0
Download size627 KB
PlatformManifest V3
InterfaceToolbar popup
Interface languages Not translated

Description

Boomerang is a browser-based API testing tool that lets you work with both SOAP and REST services directly from your browser. It combines a lightweight design with robust functionality, making it suitable for developers, QA engineers, and integration teams. Unlike traditional desktop applications, Boomerang eliminates the need for separate installs or complex configurations, keeping your entire testing workflow within the browser environment. With over a decade of proven reliability, it offers a streamlined approach to creating, organizing, and executing API requests, whether you're validating endpoints, debugging integrations, or automating test workflows.

Key Features

  • Test REST APIs and SOAP services with a clean, intuitive interface that simplifies request creation and execution.
  • Import service definitions from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and WSDL files, saving time and reducing manual errors when setting up tests.
  • Organize requests into projects and collections, enabling better workflow management and easy retrieval of related tests.
  • Switch between environments (development, staging, production) seamlessly, allowing you to test the same endpoints against different configurations without rebuilding requests.
  • Create dynamic requests using variables and scripting, which is useful for handling authentication tokens, generating test data, or chaining requests that depend on previous responses.
  • Run collections of requests to test complex API workflows, such as multi-step processes that require sequential calls or conditional logic.
  • Dark mode support ensures comfortable testing in any lighting condition, reducing eye strain during extended debugging sessions.

Boomerang's browser-native approach means your API testing tools are always at hand, and it works offline with all data stored locally. This ensures your API tests and data remain secure and private, with no cloud dependencies. It is ideal for developers who need a fast, reliable tool for API testing, support for both REST and SOAP, straightforward organization of requests, quick environment switching, collection-based testing capabilities, and local data storage. By providing a balanced mix of simplicity and power, Boomerang helps you streamline your development workflow and focus on delivering robust integrations.

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Want the same thing with less access? Figma, GitZip for github, IP Address and Domain Information ask for fewer permissions than this one.

Store data last checked August 14, 2026.