Disqus provides an API Console which allows you to run basic tests and validate response and request formats.

To begin you'll first need to create an API application for your account.

Afterwards, you'll be able to use the API console to make requests. Additional documentation on the API methods available can be found here: http://disqus.com/api

1. Select which key you'd like to use:

 2. Select a method:

 3. Enter the required parameters (in this case the thread ID):

Send the request and view your response below the console fields. Additional information can also be seen by selecting the "Get Documentation" button, which will display the documentation for the selected method without navigating away from the console.