insomnia
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Description:
HTTP and GraphQL Client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 12.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @insomnia_rest  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: api-client graphql rest http-client developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask insomnia
About:
Insomnia is a powerful HTTP and GraphQL client designed for API development and testing. It provides a clean interface for crafting requests, inspecting responses, and organizing API specifications. The tool supports multiple authentication types, environment variables, and code generation for various languages.
Key Features:
  • GraphQL and REST client with schema introspection
  • Environment variables and templating support
  • Plugin ecosystem for extended functionality
  • API spec design and documentation tools
  • Git sync and team collaboration features
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing RESTful APIs
  • Querying GraphQL endpoints with auto-completion
  • Mocking API responses for frontend development
  • Documenting and sharing API specifications
Alternatives:
  • Postman – Postman offers more team collaboration features but is heavier and requires an account for full functionality
  • Bruno – Bruno is open-source and stores collections as plain files, making it better for Git-based workflows
  • Hoppscotch – Hoppscotch is web-based and lightweight, but lacks native desktop performance and offline capabilities
Version History
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Feb 5, 2026 7:06am 12.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 269346e5
Jan 15, 2026 4:24am 12.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b1c8de47
Dec 19, 2025 1:22am 12.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 98213456
Sep 18, 2025 10:02am 11.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 6d6201f6
Sep 12, 2025 1:19am 11.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 995aa293
Aug 26, 2025 4:18pm 11.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e5c8e71
Jul 30, 2025 9:58pm 11.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8526d376
Jul 31, 2024 3:41pm 9.3.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 90fe009c
Jul 4, 2024 3:38pm 9.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 315a5357
Jun 28, 2024 7:37pm 9.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f353884d