About HTTPie
HTTPie is a client for sending HTTP requests and reading API responses. It has a terminal version and a graphical app for web and desktop.
What it does
HTTPie lets you send requests to web servers, REST APIs and web services, then read the replies in a clear format. The terminal version is open source and works like a friendlier alternative to curl. The graphical app brings the same ideas into a window, so you can organize and send requests without typing each one out.
Key features
- Send GET, POST and other HTTP requests with short commands
- Formatted, colored output for responses
- Export and import requests
- Copy a request as a command
Who it's for
- Backend developers testing REST endpoints
- QA engineers checking API behavior
- Developers who prefer working in a terminal
Pricing and good to know
The terminal client is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license. The web and desktop app was in public beta when this listing was written, and a Windows app is offered. Check the official site for current plans before relying on the graphical app for team work.
Highlights
- Send GET, POST and other HTTP requests with short commands
- Formatted, colored output for responses
- Export and import requests
- Copy a request as a command
