Bruno
brew install --cask bruno
v3.4.2
Open-source API client for testing REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket endpoints with Git-native storage.
Why you might care
Bruno is free, fully open-source, and stores all requests as plain text in Git repositories—no vendor lock-in or cloud syncing required. It's ideal for developers who want API testing integrated directly into their version control workflow and prefer local-first tools over SaaS platforms.
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Links
- https://www.usebruno.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/b/bruno.rb
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