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.
1.1k
30-day installs · #281
3.7k
90-day · #269
21.3k
365-day · #172
Links
- https://insomnia.rest/
- Brew formula source: Casks/i/insomnia.rb
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