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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.

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