Bruno
Bruno is an API client that stores collections as local files for use with Git and other version-control workflows. The open-source edition handles personal request testing and collection runs; paid editions add integrations and in-app conveniences.
About Bruno
Bruno is an API client for REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests. It stores collections as plain-text files on the local filesystem, including OpenCollection YAML, so they can be branched, diffed, reviewed and merged with Git alongside code.
It runs locally without cloud sync and without requiring an account or login; sharing happens when users commit files to Git. The open-source edition covers personal request testing and collection runs, while paid editions add integrations and in-app conveniences. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Key features
- Test REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket APIs
- Store collections as plain-text files on local filesystem
- Branch, diff, review and merge collections using Git
- Use human-readable OpenCollection YAML collection format
- Run collections in IDE, terminal and agents
- Enterprise editions support SSO, SCIM and secret managers
Best for: Developers and teams who keep API collections in Git and keep request data on local machines.
Good for
- Collections are local plain-text files that work with Git workflows
- Local use does not require an account, login or cloud sync
- Open-source codebase with public repository and support for Windows, macOS and Linux
Bruno at a glance
- Website
- usebruno.com
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 7, 2026
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