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MockPilot

Ch 236.2of 27 API Mocking Tools
  1. 1Runs onBrowser
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Request matchingpath
  4. 4Local deploymentYes
  5. 5Supported protocolsHTTP, REST
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Overview

MockPilot is ranked #23 of 27 in API mocking tools on Specifiction. It runs on Browser extension.

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Request matching
pathgithub.com
Local deployment
Yesgithub.com
Supported protocols
HTTP, RESTgithub.com

Facts

Product
MockPilot is a visual mock API server extension for VS Code that helps developers create, manage, and test mock APIs in their development environment.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
Mock API definitions use YAML and can be version controlled.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Server controls
The extension lets users start and stop its server from the VS Code Status Bar or Command Palette.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Hot reload
The server reloads when YAML files in the .mock directory are modified, created, or deleted.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Editing and testing
MockPilot includes a WebView visual editor and lets users test APIs directly from the editor.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Response rules
A mock API can define multiple response rules for different scenarios, with status codes, headers, response bodies, and delays.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
AI tools
The README says MockPilot can be used with IDE AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude; it does not provide a built-in AI command.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Claude integration
On first activation, MockPilot automatically installs a specialized Claude Skill for generating compatible YAML configurations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Local server
The README’s example serves a mock API at localhost on port 9527, the stated default port.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
HTTP methods
The documented YAML format lists GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS as supported methods.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
The README lists frontend development, API testing, documentation, team collaboration through version control, and offline development as use cases.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
The README lists Node.js version 16 or later and recommends pnpm or npm for setup.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License and contributions
The repository states that MockPilot uses the MIT License and welcomes issues and pull requests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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