I'm in search of an offline API client since Postman transitioned to a cloud-only model, which just doesn't work for me. I want a tool that allows complex testing, including API flows with drag-and-drop functionality and scripting. I've discovered **HawkClient**, which fits the bill as it works offline and doesn't require an account. Has anyone else tried HawkClient, or can you recommend any other tools that meet similar requirements?
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I've been using Bruno for our projects, and it's been quite solid. It may not have all the polish of Postman, but it delivers well for testing APIs offline.
The VSCode extension for Bruno is pretty handy to avoid switching apps.
I've switched to Bruno too, and it's been great! Plus, it's open-source, which is a huge plus for me.
Totally agree! Open-source tools are the way to go for flexibility.
I remember there was an app called Milkman at one point, but I'm not sure if it's still maintained. Generally though, I stick with curl or automated testing libraries these days; they keep it simple.
If you want a desktop app, have you looked into Httpie? I've heard good things about it, and it seems user-friendly.
If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to check out .http files with something like RestClient, or even try using curl for command-line testing.
I've heard that curl is really powerful for testing APIs, and it can fit various workflows.
I also recently heard about Insomnia, though I haven't tried it myself yet.
+1 for Bruno, I find it useful too!