Hoppscotch
brew install --cask hoppscotch
v26.5.0-0
Open-source API client for crafting, testing, and debugging HTTP requests.
Why you might care
Free and open-source alternative to Postman with a modern web-based interface. No account required to get started, though collaboration features are available. Good for developers who want a lightweight, privacy-conscious tool for API testing and exploration.
237
30-day installs · #806
750
90-day · #787
3.5k
365-day · #657
Links
- https://hoppscotch.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/h/hoppscotch.rb
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