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Getting Started

Get up and running with Quetzly Validator in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through taking your first steps with the application.

Installation​

Follow the steps in the Installation Instructions to download and install Quetzly Validator on your system.

First Launch​

When you first launch Quetzly Validator, you'll see the main interface with four primary sections:

  1. API - For testing API endpoints
  2. History - View your request history
  3. Sets - Manage saved requests
  4. Monitor - Set up endpoint monitoring

Interface Overview​

The left sidebar contains four main sections:

  • API API: Main testing interface
  • History History: Request history
  • Sets Sets: Saved grouping of requests
  • Monitor Monitor: Endpoint monitoring

Main Panel​

The main area adapts based on your current section:

  • Request Builder: Configure and send API requests
  • Response Viewer: Inspect API responses
  • Map Viewer: Visualize geospatial data
  • Monitoring Dashboard: Track endpoint status

Quick Start Tutorial​

1. Make Your First Request​

  1. Click on the API section in the sidebar
  2. Select a request type (GET, POST, etc.)
  3. Choose a service type (JSON, WMS, WFS, etc.)
  4. Enter a URL in the request field
  5. Click Send to execute the request

Request Bar

2. View the Response​

  • Check the Status, Time, and Size in the response section
  • Switch between Body, Headers, and Layers tabs
  • For map services, layers will be automatically detected

Request Bar

3. Add to Map (For Geospatial Services)​

  • If your request returns spatial data, you'll see available layers
  • Select layers to add them to the map viewer
  • Use the map controls to pan, zoom, and inspect features

Request Bar

4. Save Your Work​

  • Use the Sets section to save frequently used requests
  • Create collections of related API endpoints
  • Export your sets to share with team members

Request Bar