HTTPie
HTTPie provides API testing clients for the terminal and desktop, with documentation and request workflows.
About HTTPie
HTTPie provides API testing clients for the terminal and for web and desktop. The terminal client is for working with HTTP servers, RESTful APIs, and web services, and lists installation through package managers such as apt, brew, choco, pip, port, snap, and yum.
The web and desktop version offers a graphical interface and is described as public beta. Version 2025.2.0 notes include export/import, path parameters, and copy as command.
Key features
- Terminal client for working with HTTP servers and RESTful APIs
- Graphical web and desktop app currently in public beta
- Export and import requests in web and desktop versions
- Support for path parameters in requests
- Copy requests as commands
- Install terminal tool via apt, brew, pip, and other package managers
Best for: Developers who test HTTP APIs from the terminal or with a graphical client.
Good for
- Terminal client is described as open-source
- Offers both terminal and web/desktop clients
- Terminal tool lists multiple package-manager install options
Watch out for
- Web and desktop app is labeled as public beta
HTTPie at a glance
- Website
- httpie.io
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for APIs & Databases
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HTTPie FAQ
How can the terminal client be installed?
Through package managers including apt, brew, choco, pip, port, snap, and yum.
What is the status of HTTPie for Web & Desktop?
It is described as public beta with a graphical interface.
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