Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026

Pretender.js

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Overview

Pretender.js is ranked #24 of 27 in API mocking tools on Specifiction. It runs on Web.

Purpose: Pretender is a mock server library for XMLHttpRequest and Fetch with an Express/Sinatra-style routing syntax.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Browser-only: Pretender only works in the browser.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Route methods: The routing DSL provides get, put, post, delete, patch, and head methods.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Response timing: Routes can respond asynchronously, synchronously, after a delay, or only when manually resolved.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pass-through: Routes can be configured to pass requests through to native XMLHttpRequest requests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Request tracking: Pretender tracks handlers and handled, unhandled, and pass-through requests, and tracking can be disabled with an option.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation: The README shows installation with yarn add -D pretender or npm install --save-dev pretender.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Module use: The README shows Pretender loaded directly in a browser or imported as a module.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License: The repository uses the MIT license, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell the software without charge.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and community: The project asks community members to follow its Code of Conduct and directs reports to a maintainer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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