Insomnia REST Client

by Floating Keyboard Software Inc.

A multi-platform REST API client

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Floating Keyboard Software Inc.

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Insomnia is a free multi-platform desktop tool that makes managing HTTP based APIs simple and intuitive. The Insomnia REST client, updated and re-branded as Insomnia core, is a collaborative API development tool for designing, managing, debugging, and testing APIs. The Insomnia Core incorporates OpenAPI 2.x and 3.x support for ease of editing, linting, and auto-generating requests. The core components are designed to ease users into interacting with HTTP-based APIs, combining a clean interface with easy to customize features that allow users access to advanced functionality, including authentication helpers, code generation, and control of environment variables.  

Environment variables are one of the most powerful features of the Insomnia Core, allowing users to avoid wasting time entering variable names by defining common and frequently accessed values in a single place and then reference those values across multiple requests. Additionally, the Insomnia Core supports the use of GraphQL queries to improve correctness and maintainability across multiple API queries significantly. GraphQL queries in Insomnia support both GraphQL body type during creation, or later conversion of an existing request using the body menu, powerful tools that allow users to generate queries that include arguments, comments, fragments, and any other valid query constructs. When generating GraphQL queries, the Insomnia Core will also provide auto-completion and error messages, using API schema-aware tools built into Insomnia. 

Users can also opt to subscribe to the Insomnia Core paid plan and access encrypted data sync across platforms and integration of team collaboration features. 

The Insomnia REST Client incorporates GraphQL support into it's multi-platform environment.
Features:

  • Incorporation of Environment Variables to reduce repeat values across multiple requests.
  • Template Tags allow users to perform higher-level calls like transform strings, UUIDs, timestamps, and other operations beyond the limits of Environment Variables
  • Plugin support for custom authentication mechanisms and complex workflows
  • GraphQL support incorporates the query language to improve maintainability dramatically.
  • Workspaces that support project isolation of all data outside global settings
Operating system: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Minimum 1 GB of RAM.
Internet connection for API interactions.
Requires storage for installation and data storage.

PROS
Intuitive interface simplifies API testing and development.
Offers collaborative workspaces for team projects.
Supports GraphQL, OAuth and RESTful services.

CONS
Lacks advanced features compared to other similar tools.
Interface can be overwhelming for beginners.
Limited support and documentation available.

Kian
Mon, Feb 26, 2024

Insomnia REST Client is a REST client application. It is a free application. It is also an open source application. This client supports Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems. It can execute REST API requests as well as organizing them.

This client works really well with GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, etc. It has a good graphical user interface. It also comes with some advanced functionalities, like helpers, code generation, etc. It supports local, cloud and git storage directly. It supports a lot of extensible plugin ecosystem. Automatic validation is also a great feature of this client.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Cole
this is an app that basically help developers around the world by making their API connection much easier than other API connecting software. It makes it easier to send GRAPHICQL, GRPC and SOAP requests directly from within Insomia without visiting other application. this is innovative and time saving.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jude M.
Insomnia REST Client is a cross-platform application that is designed to make it easy to test and debug RESTful APIs. It provides a comprehensive set of features such as request history, syntax highlighting, request chaining, and built-in authentication, which makes it an ideal tool for developers and testers alike.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Tyler E********v
Insomnia REST Client is a great tool for debugging and testing web APIs. It is easy to use, with intuitive user interface. The app is also great for quickly checking headers, cookies and other parameters. Furthermore, it offers a great feature – the ability to easily save requests for later use. The only downside I have found is that it isn't the best for working with large responses, as it can be slow to load. Thankfully, it works great for all other requests.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Harrison R******x
Using Insomnia REST Client sotware has been a great experience so far, it really makes debugging API requests easy and convienent!
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Alfie Leehy
Insomnia REST Client is a software designed to help developers test and debug RESTful APIs. It features a user-friendly interface that allows users to create and send HTTP requests, view responses, and manage API documentation. Other notable features include support for multiple authentication methods, the ability to save and organize requests, and the ability to share requests with other team members. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Carter
Insomnia REST Client is a robust tool used for creating HTTP requests and viewing responses. It stands out due to its ability to organize requests into workspaces or environments, making it easier to manage and share APIs within teams. Additionally, the software supports the GraphQL query language, adding to its versatility.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Cameron
It allows for easy testing of APIs, has a user-friendly interface, and saves previous requests for easy access.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Lucas
Reliable, intuitive interface for API testing.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Liam
Robust, reliable API testing tool.
Luke
Insomnia: helps with requests and stuff. Insomnia: good for testing API endpoints. I use Insomnia to interact with APIs. Insomnia makes API testing easy. Insomnia: my go-to for API testing. Insomnia: saving me time testing APIs.
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