Description:
Offline-first web HTTP client
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.40.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
api-client
http-client
rest
graphql
developer-tools
offline
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Install:
brew install --cask restfox
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About:
Restfox is an open-source, lightweight API client designed for testing and interacting with web services. It operates entirely offline, ensuring privacy and eliminating the need for cloud accounts or subscriptions. The tool supports various HTTP methods, authentication, and environment variables, making it a streamlined alternative to heavier API testing tools.
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Key Features:
- Offline-first architecture for data privacy
- Support for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket requests
- Lightweight and fast performance
- Environment variable management
- Import/export capabilities (Postman, Insomnia)
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Use Cases:
- Testing APIs without an internet connection
- Managing sensitive API credentials securely locally
- Quickly sending HTTP requests for debugging
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Alternatives:
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Postman
– Postman is cloud-centric and heavier, while Restfox is lightweight and offline-first.
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Insomnia
– Insomnia offers similar features but requires an account for sync in newer versions; Restfox remains local.
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| Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm |
0.40.0 |
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| Aug 13, 2024 7:03pm |
0.22.0 |
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| Aug 12, 2024 1:25pm |
0.21.0 |
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57f8c0b0 |
| Jul 24, 2024 12:55pm |
0.20.0 |
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c1043a57 |
| Jun 30, 2024 12:51pm |
0.18.0 |
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c52074fe |
| Mar 29, 2024 12:48pm |
0.8.0 |
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8794f229 |
| Jan 17, 2024 11:54am |
0.4.0 |
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8a4961ba |
| Nov 8, 2023 1:23pm |
0.2.1 |
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d1f973a3 |
| Nov 6, 2023 12:13pm |
0.2.0 |
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cf5e6c17 |
| Sep 28, 2023 2:07pm |
0.1.0 |
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8c235a40 |
| Sep 28, 2023 9:50am |
0.0.9 |
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93ebc4e2 |
| Apr 9, 2023 11:49pm |
0.0.8 |
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954a294b |
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