Httpie

HTTPie is an API testing client designed to make building and testing HTTP requests feel more intuitive. It’s useful for working with HTTP servers, RESTful APIs, and web services—especially when you need a fast, human-friendly way to craft requests and verify responses.

If you prefer a traditional workflow, HTTPie also offers a Terminal version. It keeps the experience lightweight while focusing on clarity and usability, helping you test endpoints and iterate quickly during development.

For a graphical workflow, HTTPie for Web & Desktop wraps that same user-friendliness in a sleek GUI. HTTPie Desktop is the graphical interface version of HTTPie, including features like session persistence so you can reuse headers and cookies. It supports “HTTPie for Web & Desktop” as a combined offering across web and desktop for API testing.

HTTPie for Web & Desktop includes a public beta for Windows, with a “Get the Windows App” option available on the site. Installation options for the broader HTTPie ecosystem include package managers and Python-based setup (Python 3.7+ via pip).

What can I do with HTTPie?

Use HTTPie to test HTTP servers, RESTful APIs, and web services by crafting requests and checking responses in a user-friendly way.

What is the difference between HTTPie Terminal and HTTPie Desktop?

HTTPie Terminal provides the original command-line experience for API testing, while HTTPie Desktop brings a graphical interface version of that experience for easier testing.

Is HTTPie for Web & Desktop available for Windows?

Yes—there’s a public beta for Windows, and you can download the Windows app from the site’s “Get the Windows App” option.

Does HTTPie Desktop help me reuse request data like headers and cookies?

Yes. HTTPie Desktop supports session persistence so you can reuse headers and cookies across requests.

How can I install HTTPie on my system?

You can install via common package managers on macOS, Windows, and Linux, or use Python 3.7+ with pip as a universal installation method.