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SuperTest

Ch 354.7of 35 API Testing Tools
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SuperTest is ranked #35 of 35 in API testing tools on Specifiction. There is a free plan.

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MIT-licensed open-source library Free Node.js HTTP server testing library github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Purpose
SuperTest provides a high-level abstraction for testing HTTP while allowing access to SuperAgent’s lower-level API.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Target use
The project describes itself as a library for testing Node.js HTTP servers with a fluent API.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Installation
The README says to install it as an npm development dependency with `npm install supertest --save-dev`.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Server setup
You can pass an HTTP server or a function to `request()`, and a server that is not listening is bound to an ephemeral port.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Test frameworks
The README says SuperTest works with any test framework and shows a Mocha example.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Assertions
The API supports assertions on response status, body, headers, and custom functions.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Protocol
The README shows HTTP/2 enabled through options passed to `request()` or `request.agent()`.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
SuperAgent features
The README says SuperAgent methods are available, including multipart file uploads, and gives `.field()` and `.attach()` examples.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Async usage
The examples show callback, promise, and async/await styles for making requests and checking responses.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists the project license as MIT.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security reporting
The security policy asks users to report vulnerabilities by email rather than through public GitHub issues, discussions, or pull requests.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Maintainer
The repository says SuperTest is maintained for Forward Email and several other projects, including Lad, Spam Scanner, Bree, Cabin, and Lass.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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