History
Tigrister automatically saves every HTTP request you send. The History system allows you to easily access, review, and restore your past requests along with their responses.
When you send a request, both request and response data are automatically added to history. No manual saving required.
What Gets Saved
Each history entry contains the following information:
Request Data
- •Method & URL - The request target
- •Headers - Default and custom headers (raw)
- •Body - Raw body, body type, form-data
- •Params - Query parameters
- •Auth - Authentication settings
- •Binary File - Uploaded file info
- •Custom Schema - Contract validation schema
Response Data
- •Status - HTTP status code and text
- •Headers - Response headers
- •Body - Response content
- •Timing - DNS, TLS, TTFB durations
- •Size - Request/response sizes
- •Connection - IP, port, TLS info
- •Cookies - Set-Cookie headers
Raw vs Processed Data
History stores both raw (environment variables unprocessed) and processed (env vars replaced) request data. This means when you restore a request, variables are preserved and you can resend with current environment values.
Accessing History
The History section is located in the left sidebar. Click the section header to expand or collapse it.
Sorting Options
You can sort the history list in two ways. Click the "Sorted:" button to toggle between sorting modes.
| Sort Mode | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Recent | Newest request first (default) | Finding your most recent requests |
| URL | Alphabetical by URL | Grouping requests to the same endpoint |
Opening History Items
When you click a history item, it opens in a new tab with all request and response data loaded.
Click the Item
Click any row in the history list.
New Tab Opens
The request data is automatically loaded into a new tab. The tab name is "METHOD URL".
Response is Displayed
The saved response is automatically loaded. Timing, headers, cookies, and all details are visible in the Response panel.
Duplicate Tab Prevention
If you click the same history item again, a new tab won't be created. Instead, the existing tab is activated. This prevents multiple copies of the same request.
Deleting Items
Delete Single Item
Hover over a history item to reveal the X button on the right side. Click it to delete only that item.
Clear All
Click the "Clear" button to delete all history items. This action cannot be undone.
Confirmation Dialogs
Both delete actions show a confirmation dialog. If you check "Don't ask again", future deletions won't require confirmation. This setting can be reset in Settings.
Empty State
If you haven't sent any requests yet or if history has been cleared, you'll see this:
No requests yet
Send a request to see history
Tips
When an API call doesn't work as expected, open a previous successful request from history to compare.
Compare responses from requests to the same endpoint with different parameters by opening multiple history items.
Use "URL" sorting to see all requests to a specific endpoint grouped together.
For frequently used requests, save them to Box instead of relying on history. Box items are permanent and won't be auto-deleted.
History vs Box
History and Box serve different purposes:
| Feature | History | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Saving | Automatic (every request) | Manual (user saves) |
| Limit | 100 entries (FIFO) | Unlimited |
| Persistence | Auto-deleted when limit reached | Permanent |
| Response | Saved | Not saved |
| Use Case | Review past requests | Store frequently used requests |