Quick Fix: Using Jetbrains JetClient plugin for global variable configuration and variable access is recommended. If restricted to IntelliJ HTTP client, create a separate HTTP request and run configuration named setGlobalEnv. Set global variables using client.global.set and access them as {{VariableName}} in subsequent HTTP requests.
The Problem:
In IntelliJ HTTP Client, is it feasible to define global/shared environment variables that remain constant across HTTP files and requests? The goal is to establish a centralized location for shared configurations that can be easily modified.
The Solutions:
Solution 1: Using Jetclient Plugin
– Consider using the Jetclient plugin, which provides a `default` environment where you can define constant global variables. This allows you to easily share variables across multiple `.http` files and requests.
Solution 2: Using IntelliJ HTTP Client with a Custom Run Configuration
– Create a new HTTP request with an arbitrary request, such as `GET https://httpbin.org/ip`.
– Edit the corresponding run configuration template and add a new task before launching the request.
– In this pre-launch task, run another configuration named “setGlobalEnv” to set the global variables using `client.global.set(“VariableName”, “VariableValue”)`.
– In subsequent HTTP requests, you can access these global variables using `{{VariableName}}` or by using `client.global.get(“VariableName”)` in response handlers and pre-request scripts.
Q&A
Can you define global constant variables or share variables between HTTP files and requests in IntelliJ HTTP Client?
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You can use the jetbrains plugin JetClient, which has a default environment.
Is there a workaround using only IntelliJ HTTP Client?
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Yes, you can create a run configuration with a global variable, and then run it before other HTTP requests to set the variable.
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