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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restify really free?
Yes, completely. No subscription, no freemium tier, no hidden costs. Restify is free and open source forever.
Does Restify collect my API keys or request data?
No. Everything — your collections, environments, API keys, and history — is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in storage. It never leaves your device. See our
Privacy Policy for details.
How do I use environment variables?
Click the 🌐 icon in the header to open the environment manager. Create an environment and add variables like BASE_URL = https://api.example.com. Then use {{BASE_URL}} anywhere in your URLs, headers, or request body. Restify will substitute them automatically when you hit Send.
Can I import my Postman collections?
Yes! Click the 📥 icon in the Collections panel sidebar. Restify supports Postman Collection v2 and v2.1 JSON format. Just export from Postman and import the file into Restify.
My request is being blocked — what do I do?
If the API server sends a CORS error, this is a server-side restriction, not a Restify issue. Some APIs only allow requests from specific origins. Try checking if the API requires specific headers, or test with a CORS-enabled endpoint first (e.g. jsonplaceholder.typicode.com).
How do I back up my collections?
Click the 📤 export icon in the Collections panel. This downloads a JSON file with all your collections that you can re-import at any time.
Where is my data stored?
All data is stored using chrome.storage.local — entirely on your local device. You can clear it by going to chrome://extensions, finding Restify, and clicking "Clear data".