Description
Jadav REST Route Explorer is a developer utility for exploring the REST API routes registered on a WordPress site. It provides an admin-only interface for browsing endpoints, composing local test requests, inspecting JSON responses, generating cURL commands, and exporting requests as a reusable JSON API collection.
All test requests run locally through WordPress with rest_do_request(). The plugin does not call external services, load remote assets, or track usage.
External services
This plugin does not connect to any third-party or external services. REST requests are executed locally inside WordPress using rest_do_request(). Export files are generated in the administrator’s browser and are not sent anywhere by this plugin.
Features
- Route catalog grouped by namespace.
- Search and filter routes by namespace or method.
- Request composer for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE methods.
- JSON editors for query parameters, body parameters, and headers.
- Response analyzer with status code, timing, headers, and formatted JSON body.
- cURL generation for the active request.
- JSON API collection export for saved requests or discovered routes.
- Browser-local request history and presets.
- Review hints for public routes, write methods, and missing argument metadata.
Installation
- Upload the
jadav-rest-route-explorerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Open Tools > Jadav REST Route Explorer.
FAQ
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Who can access the console?
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Only users with the
manage_optionscapability can open the console or run requests. -
Does this plugin make external requests?
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No. Requests are executed internally through WordPress using
rest_do_request(). -
Does this plugin store request history in the database?
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No. Request history and presets are stored in the current browser’s local storage.
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Can this change site data?
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Yes, if an administrator sends POST, PUT, PATCH, or DELETE requests to routes that perform writes. Use draft or test content when exploring write endpoints.
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Contributors & Developers
“Jadav REST Route Explorer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
