gRPC API Coverage with Akto

Akto enables you to test and secure your gRPC services with ease. gRPC is a high-performance framework that uses HTTP/2 and Protocol Buffers for fast, type-safe communication. With Akto, you can:

• Discover and visualize gRPC endpoints

• Run functional and security tests

• Identify misconfigurations and risks in real time

Akto decodes and presents gRPC traffic in a human-readable format, even when encrypted, to support thorough testing and analysis.

What Do gRPC APIs Look Like?

gRPC APIs typically use POST requests and are structured as /ServiceName/MethodName. They use special headers and content types like application/grpc-*.

Here’s an example request captured by Akto:

Despite being transmitted over HTTP/2 and often encrypted, Akto decodes the full gRPC request, including method names, headers, and payloads, to support deep inspection and automated testing.

✅ Akto reveals full gRPC payloads even if the connection is encrypted.