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Insomnia

brew install --cask insomnia v13.0.1

Build, test, and debug HTTP, REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs with a native desktop client.

Why you might care

Open-source and free with a clean UI, Insomnia makes it easy to organize requests, manage environments, and test APIs without leaving your desktop. It supports modern protocols (GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets) and syncs work across devices via account login.

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