Frisby.js

Spec sheet

Purpose

Frisby.js is a REST API testing framework for testing API endpoints.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

License

The project repository states that Frisby.js is licensed under BSD 3-Clause.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Commercial plans

The official documentation and repository describe an installable software package and provide no paid plan or trial terms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Configuration

Global or per-test setup can apply request options such as headers and authentication.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Custom assertions

Users can define custom expectation handlers and use them in tests.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Debugging

Built-in inspectors can log request and response details, headers, status, JSON, and body content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Dependent tests

Promise-style chaining supports tests that make dependent HTTP calls.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

File uploads

Frisby supports file uploads using FormData.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

HTTP methods

Frisby.js provides GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE helpers, plus a fetch method that accepts Fetch API options.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

HTTP requests

It provides GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and fetch-based request methods.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Installation

The documentation instructs users to install Frisby as a development dependency with npm.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

JSON schemas

Frisby exposes Joi for checking JSON response bodies against schemas.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Response assertions

Built-in assertions check status, headers, JSON values and types, and partial response body content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Response checks

The project README lists built-in checks for status, headers, JSON values and types, body content, and response time.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Schema validation

The docs demonstrate using Joi to assert JSON response types and constraints.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Shared request settings

Global or per-test setup can apply request parameters such as headers, authentication, and cookies.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Test runner

Frisby.js uses Jasmine style assertions and Jest to run tests.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.frisbyjs.com

Where Specifiction places it

• API Testing Tools#32 of 347.0