Thunder Client is limited to VS Code. DevConsole works in any browser environment with your application.
VS Code extension vs full-featured console
DevConsole works in any browser with any editor. Thunder Client only works in VS Code.
DevConsole inherits your app's auth state. Thunder Client requires manual token setup.
See your app and API results side by side, not in a separate panel.
Side-by-side comparison of core features
| Feature | DevConsole | Thunder Client |
|---|---|---|
| REST API Testing | ||
| Collections | ||
| Environment Variables | ||
| Works Outside VS CodeAdvantage | ||
| In-App IntegrationAdvantage | ||
| Automatic AuthAdvantage | ||
| Session State AwarenessAdvantage | ||
| VS Code Integration | ||
| Local Storage Only | Git-based |
If you work primarily in VS Code and don't need session integration, Thunder Client is simpler. If you want in-app testing with automatic auth, DevConsole is the better choice.
Yes! DevConsole runs in your browser, so it works regardless of which editor you use. Run your app, and DevConsole is right there.
Not currently. DevConsole focuses on in-app integration rather than editor integration. This gives you app context that extensions can't provide.
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DevConsole complements Thunder Client perfectly. Try both and see the difference.
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