I've been dealing with a few internal APIs, and while Postman is solid, its cloud sync and login requirements can be a hassle in locked-down environments. I'm looking for recommendations on alternatives that you can use fully offline. Ideally, I'd like something that:
1. Doesn't require cloud accounts or syncing
2. Can be run locally on Windows or Linux
3. Supports collections, environment variables, and maybe includes mocking features.
I've heard about a few options like Hoppscotch, Bruno, Apidog, and others. Has anyone found a tool that works well in restricted settings? What has been your experience with them?
4 Answers
Bruno is my go-to for API management. It allows me to store everything as plain text, which is fantastic for version control with Git. Works offline seamlessly, and I recommend it if you're looking to work without the Postman bloat!
That's what I like most about it—no clouds and keeps everything manageable!
For simple API interactions, I just use `curl`. It's lightweight and does everything I need without the overhead of a full application. If you prefer using a GUI, though, Apidog has been working well for me lately too!
Same here! I stick to shell scripts for automation. It’s much easier for version control.
Curl is definitely a solid choice. It's efficient and keeps everything straightforward.
My team and I use Bruno for our API testing. We like it because it allows us to share collections easily via Git, and it runs smoothly on both Linux and Windows desktops. No issues whatsoever!
Totally agree, Bruno has everything I wanted from Postman. Plus, I even purchased a pro license to support them!
Yeah, Bruno is pretty great. Just remember, if you need websocket support, it might not be enough.
If you’re looking for something with a UI, I’d recommend Bruno. But if you’re okay with just text files, you can manage your collections with `*.http` files or use Bash with `curl`. It gives you more flexibility for automation even though it requires some script organization.
I’m a fan of Bruno too. It’s versatile and doesn’t force any cloud login!