Insomnia
The open-source, cross-platform API client for GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, SSE and gRPC. With Cloud, Local and Git storage.
Why it is included
Leading Open Source API Development Platform for HTTP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and WebSockets
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (api client).
Target users
Developers, teams, and individuals evaluating open tools in this category — refine in CMS for specificity.
Strengths
- ~38,249 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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