Extension configuration
Request-Response#
For Http files#
For http file there is no way to save response. below configurations specially made for pre notebook era. Start using notebooks easy configuration or no configuration.
Reuse old#
set dothttp.conf.run.reuseold to false, when opening in new tab is required for each httpdef execution
Response Save#
extension doesn't save any response from any requests but creates an untitled/unsaved editor for you to check and review. if saving is required, user can save right away.
dothttp.conf.response.savedirectory provides flexibility to choose directory.
Run Recent#
while making requests with payload spans more than current editor, scrolling up to run itchy.
set dothttp.conf.runrecent to true to run most recent request from editor panel.
set dothttp.conf.runrecent to false to run always choose request from editor panel.
Show headers#
set dothttp.conf.showheaders to true to view response headers
Use Unstable#
set dothttp.conf.useunstable to true to view use unstable builds for dothttp (mostly usefull for developer)
Installation#
Dothttp pip package (advanced)#
Used for development of extension
extension by default tries to download binaries from github. if user wants to move forward with pip approach,
dothttp.conf.pythonpath provides flexibility to chose python virtual environment.
User will need to manually install dothttp via python -m pip install dothttp-req and update path for it to work seemlessly
Dothttp native#
Used for development of extension
set dothttp.conf.path to dotextensions cli path. for more information of this visit
Dothttp Agent#
Used in case of webextension
Dothttp extension supports running requests in webextension with help agent. browser should be able to talk to agent. to run agent visit here
config: dothttp.conf.agent defaults to http://localhost:5000/. change this configuration only if agent is running on different port or host.
Dothttp Open in Notebook#
although there is support notebook files, some devs want to use old http files for executing requests. extension suggests moving to notebook, which can be annoying. turnof those notifications via setting it to true
config: dothttp.conf.hideopennotebookfromfile defaults to false
Reponse History#
The VSCode extension saves history in notebook mode, allowing users to view previously executed requests and their responses.
Max number of requests to save is configurable via dothttp.conf.notebook.numofresponses (defaults to 5)
Notebook Renderer Settings#
The notebook renderer uses Monaco editor to display HTTP responses with professional-grade syntax highlighting and editing features. You can customize the appearance with the following settings:
Theme#
Control the Monaco editor theme:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.theme (defaults to "auto")
Options:
"auto"- Automatically matches your VS Code theme (light/dark/high-contrast)"vs"- Light theme"vs-dark"- Dark theme"hc-black"- High contrast dark (accessibility)"hc-light"- High contrast light (accessibility)
Example:
Font Size#
Set the font size for response display:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.fontSize (defaults to 13)
Range: 8 to 24
Example:
Font Family#
Choose your preferred monospace font:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.fontFamily (defaults to "Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace")
Example:
Line Numbers#
Control line number display:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.lineNumbers (defaults to "on")
Options:
"on"- Show line numbers"off"- Hide line numbers"relative"- Show relative line numbers (Vim-style)
Example:
Minimap#
Show or hide the code overview minimap:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.minimap (defaults to false)
Options:
true- Show minimap on the right sidefalse- Hide minimap
Example:
Word Wrap#
Control line wrapping behavior:
Config: dothttp.conf.notebook.wordWrap (defaults to "off")
Options:
"off"- No wrapping (scroll horizontally)"on"- Wrap long lines"wordWrapColumn"- Wrap at editor width"bounded"- Wrap at minimum of viewport and wordWrapColumn
Example:
Preset Configurations#
Here are some recommended configurations for different use cases:
Presentation Mode (large text, clean interface):
Compact Mode (small text with overview):
Accessibility Mode (high contrast, larger text):
Diagnostics#
Dothttp Vscode Extension can save diagnostic information in output for debugging vscode extension. By default its set to false, can be enabled to share diagnostics.
config: dothttp.conf.diagnostics (defaults to false)