As part of the Keploy API Fellowship, I got the opportunity to try out the Keploy Chrome Extension for automated API testing. The goal was to explore how AI could simplify and accelerate the testing process by capturing API requests in real-time and converting them into runnable test cases — all without writing a single line of testing code.
I started by installing the extension from Keploy’s GitHub repository and loading it into my Chrome browser through developer mode. Once it was up and running, I tested it on two websites — Flipkart, an e-commerce platform, and a public weather API. The extension recorded all API activity as I interacted with the sites. After stopping the recording, I clicked “Generate Tests,” which redirected me to the Keploy dashboard where the test generation began automatically.
The experience was smooth and intuitive. It was impressive to see how easily the tool captured real API usage and generated test scenarios from it. This saved time and eliminated the repetitive work usually involved in writing basic test cases manually. It’s especially helpful for quick bootstrapping and improving coverage early in a project.
That said, while testing Flipkart, I noticed that not all the generated test cases matched the actual use or behavior of the site. Some were redundant, and others lacked the validation needed for meaningful results. This made me realize that while AI-driven tools like Keploy are incredibly powerful, they might still require human review and adjustment—especially when working with complex, large-scale applications. In short, the tool gets you 80% of the way there, and the last 20% depends on understanding the business logic and cleaning things up manually.
In conclusion, Keploy’s Chrome Extension is an exciting step toward smarter, AI-powered development tools. It made API testing faster and much more enjoyable. For anyone looking to save time and get better test coverage effortlessly, I’d definitely recommend trying it out.
Big thanks to the Keploy team for building tools that make developers' lives easier! Looking forward to what comes next.
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