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Description:
HTTP API client for the terminal

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: http-client api terminal developer-tools debugging

Install: brew install ain

About:
ain is a terminal-based HTTP client designed for inspecting and debugging APIs directly from the command line. It provides a structured way to compose requests, view responses, and analyze headers without leaving the terminal. The tool focuses on simplicity and speed for developers who need a lightweight alternative to GUI-based API clients.

Key Features:

Terminal-native interface with syntax highlighting
Support for multiple HTTP methods and headers
Response inspection with formatted output
Lightweight and fast execution

Use Cases:

Debugging REST APIs during development
Quickly testing endpoints without GUI tools
Automating API checks in terminal workflows

Alternatives:

httpie – httpie offers more user-friendly output and plugins, while ain focuses on minimalism and terminal integration
curl – curl is more powerful but less interactive; ain provides a structured request/response workflow

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 10:15am		0	VERSION_BUMP	a758d5e2