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mention that the extension only works if the file has .http extension. This was not clear for me when I installed it, needed to figure out from the screenshots.
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| ## Usage | |||
| In editor, type an HTTP request as simple as below: | |||
| In the editor create a new file, save it with `.http` extension, then type an HTTP request such as: | |||
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This is not quite accurate, actually, you don't need to type the request in a file with .http extension, just a file of HTTP language mode is enough. Even in a plain text file, you can still send HTTP request with Keyboard shortcuts.
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This usage section continues with "Once you prepared a request, click the Send Request link above the request". This only appears if the extension of the file is .http* by default.
I am suggesting this addition because when I used your extension for the first time it took me like 15 mins to figure out why the send request button was not showing up. This part is the most important for first-time users, it should contain some super simple instructions how to get things working IMO.
I updated the text, maybe its more accurate now.
Even in a plain text file, you can still send HTTP request with Keyboard shortcuts.
I tried the Ctrl+Alt+R shortcut in a .css and in a .js file, it did nothing. It worked in a .http and .txt file.
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@matyasforian Merged, thanks 😄 |
Mention that the extension only works if the file has .http extension. This was not clear for me when I installed it, needed to figure out from the screenshots.