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HTTPie

Human-friendly HTTP client for the terminal and desktop

HTTPie offers a popular open-source command-line HTTP client plus web and desktop apps for testing APIs.

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Questions

Is HTTPie free?

HTTPie is free to start, with paid plans.

Is HTTPie open source?

Yes, HTTPie is open source.

What platforms does HTTPie run on?

HTTPie is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, Web.

What are some alternatives to HTTPie?

Similar indie products include Bruno, Yaak, Hoppscotch, Insomnia and 4 more.

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