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HTTP client in IntelliJ IDEA code editorUltimate

Last modified: 24 June 2021

When testing a web service, you can create, edit, and execute HTTP Requests directly in the IntelliJ IDEA code editor.

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HTTP Requests are stored in .http and .rest files and are marked with the HTTP file icon icon.

Support for HTTP files includes the following features:

Before you begin, configure the Proxy settings on the HTTP Proxy page of the Settings/Preferences dialog Ctrl+Alt+S if necessary.