restfox ☆
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Description:
Offline-first web HTTP client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.40.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: api-client http-client rest graphql developer-tools offline
Install: brew install --cask restfox
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.
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)
Use Cases:
  • Testing APIs without an internet connection
  • Managing sensitive API credentials securely locally
  • Quickly sending HTTP requests for debugging
Alternatives:
  • Postman – Postman is cloud-centric and heavier, while Restfox is lightweight and offline-first.
  • Insomnia – Insomnia offers similar features but requires an account for sync in newer versions; Restfox remains local.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm 0.40.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 774847a7
Aug 13, 2024 7:03pm 0.22.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7285527e
Aug 12, 2024 1:25pm 0.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 57f8c0b0
Jul 24, 2024 12:55pm 0.20.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c1043a57
Jun 30, 2024 12:51pm 0.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c52074fe
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