RPC Browser

The RPC Browser lets you explore and query RPC endpoints on any managed or external node. It provides instant navigation through the endpoint tree with JSON syntax highlighting and response metrics.

Opening RPC Browser

From the main screen, press r to open the RPC Browser.

Alternatively, select a node instance, press Enter, and choose Browse RPC from the action menu.

Quick Access Shortcuts

When at the root of the endpoint tree, number keys jump directly to common endpoints:

Key	Endpoint	Description
1	/version	Node version info
2	/chains/main/blocks/head	Latest block
3	/chains/main/is_bootstrapped	Bootstrap status
4	/network/connections	Connected peers
5	/config/network	Network configuration

Navigating Endpoints

The browser shows three types of entries:

Type	Indicator	Description
[SUB]	Subdirectory	Navigate into with Enter
[GET]	GET endpoint	Execute request with Enter
[DYN:type]	Dynamic segment	Prompts for value (e.g., block hash)

Navigation Keys

Key	Action
↑/↓ or j/k	Move cursor
Enter	Select entry or execute GET
Backspace or u	Go up one level
Esc	Back to previous page
Tab	Cycle between instances
r	Refresh entries

Executing Requests

When you select a [GET] endpoint, the browser executes the request and displays the JSON response with syntax highlighting.

The header shows:

• Request URL
• Response time in milliseconds
• Response size in bytes/KB

Result View Keys

Key	Action
↑/↓ or j/k	Scroll line by line
PgUp/PgDn	Scroll by page
g	Jump to top
G	Jump to bottom
Esc	Return to endpoint list

Dynamic Segments

Some endpoints require dynamic values like chain IDs or block hashes. The browser uses smart defaults:

Segment	Default
chain_id	main
block_id	head
block_hash	head

When prompted, press Enter to accept the default or type a custom value.

Switching Instances

Press Tab to cycle through available node instances. The current instance is shown in the header with its network.

Example: Checking Node Sync Status

1. Press r to open RPC Browser
2. Press 3 for quick access to /chains/main/is_bootstrapped
3. View the response showing sync status

Or navigate manually:

1. Select chains → Enter
2. Type main when prompted for chain_id → Enter
3. Select is_bootstrapped → Enter

Tips

• Quick access shortcuts work only at the root level
• The browser remembers your position when switching instances
• Response times help identify slow endpoints
• Use Tab to compare responses across different nodes