Glossary
Definitions are user-facing (how the product behaves in your code editor). Use search (Cmd+K / Ctrl+K) on this page to jump to related guides.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Activity bar | Vertical strip in your editor where the Gud API icon lives. |
| Auth helper | UI to set Bearer, Basic, or API key without editing raw headers manually. |
| Collection | Named group of saved requests and folders. |
| Command Palette | Your editor's command search (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P); run Gud API: commands here. |
| Cookie jar | Extension storage for cookies per domain; used on later requests. |
| cURL import | Paste a cURL command to auto-fill a request with the method, URL, headers, and body from that command. |
| Environment | Named set of variables (key/value) selected for the current session. |
| Folder | Container inside a collection for organizing requests. |
| Global storage | Default location for Gud API data in your editor (not necessarily your repo). |
| GraphQL | Query language; Gud API sends POST requests with query + variables JSON. |
| History | Last ~100 sent requests for quick recall. |
| Import | Load Postman, Thunder Client, or OpenAPI definitions into Collections. |
| JSON5 | JSON with comments and relaxed syntax; supported in body editor where enabled. |
| License key | Pro entitlement string from purchase; required for sync/teams. |
| Multipart | Body type for file uploads and mixed fields. |
| Placeholder | |
| Pretty | Formatted response body view (often JSON). |
| Preview | Sandboxed HTML preview of responses when applicable. |
| Pro | Paid tier with cloud sync (see product site). |
| Query params | URL query string parameters edited in a table. |
| Raw | Unformatted response bytes as text. |
| Read-only collection | A shared collection where non-owners can view and send requests but cannot add, edit, or delete them. Indicated by a lock icon in the sidebar. |
| Request panel | Main Gud API editor for method, URL, tabs, Send, and response. |
| Shared collection | A collection shared with all members of a team. Can be read/write or read-only. Indicated by a people icon in the sidebar. |
| Sidebar | Gud API webview: History, Collections, Environments, Import. |
| Sparkline | Tiny inline chart in the sidebar showing recent response times for a saved request. |
| Sync | Pro feature: cloud copy of collections/environments across devices. |
| Team | Pro feature: shared access via invite codes; roles include admin. |
| Team member token | A GUDTEAM- prefixed authentication token issued to users who join a team via invite code without their own license. Validates against the admin's Team subscription. |
| Team plan | Paid tier at £8/seat/mo for creating teams and sharing collections. Includes everything in Pro plus team management. |
| Variable | Named value used in URL, headers, or body via |
| Workspace storage | Optional .gud-api folder in a project for git-friendly sharing. |
Related
- Learning hub
- Settings -- formal setting names (
gudApi.*)