The Workflow

Text Mode follows a simple create-and-test workflow.

Step 1: Create a Collection

Collections help you organize related requests together.

1. Click + New Collection.
2. Enter a name (e.g., “User API Testing”, “Payment Endpoints”).
3. Click Create. The collection appears in the sidebar.

Tip: Create separate collections for different APIs or features to keep your workspace organized.

Step 2: Create a Request

1. Select a collection from the sidebar.
2. Click + New Request.
3. Enter a name (e.g., “Get User List”, “Create Payment”).
4. The request panel opens.

Step 3: Configure the Request

HTTP Method: Choose from the dropdown — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS.

URL: Type or paste the full endpoint URL:

https://api.yourapp.com/users

Query Parameters (optional):

Key      | Value
---------|-------
page     | 1
limit    | 10
search   | john

Headers:

Key             | Value
----------------|-------------------------
Content-Type    | application/json
Authorization   | Bearer eyJhbGc...

Request Body (for POST, PUT, PATCH):

{
  "firstName": "John",
  "lastName": "Doe",
  "email": "john@example.com",
  "role": "admin"
}

Authentication: Click the Auth tab, select Bearer Token, and enter your token. (Bearer Token is currently the only supported auth type.)

Step 4: Send the Request

Click Send. Reex API Builder executes the request and displays the response in real-time.

Step 5: View Response and Interface

After sending, two panels are displayed.

Response Panel

Shows the response body along with status and timing information:

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "user_123",
      "firstName": "John",
      "email": "john@example.com"
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "page": 1,
    "total": 50
  }
}

Status: 200 OK
Time:   234ms
Size:   487 bytes

Interface Panel

Reex API Builder automatically generates a TypeScript interface from the response:

interface User {
  id: string;
  firstName: string;
  email: string;
}
 
interface Meta {
  page: number;
  total: number;
}
 
interface GetUsersResponse {
  data: User[];
  meta: Meta;
}

Click the Copy icon to copy the interface and paste it directly into your project.

Note: Interfaces update automatically each time you send a request with a new or different response structure.