# HTTPie Desktop: A Cross-Platform API Testing Client for Humans

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HTTPie Desktop is a powerful, cross-platform API testing client designed for humans. It simplifies the process of testing REST, GraphQL, and other HTTP APIs, offering an intuitive experience. This tool provides a user-friendly interface for developers to interact with their services efficiently.

GitHub: https://github.com/httpie/desktop
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## Summary

HTTPie Desktop is a powerful, cross-platform API testing client designed for humans. It simplifies the process of testing REST, GraphQL, and other HTTP APIs, offering an intuitive experience. This tool provides a user-friendly interface for developers to interact with their services efficiently.

## Topics

- API Testing
- API Client
- Desktop App
- Developer Tools
- HTTPie
- Cross-platform
- GraphQL
- REST API

## Repository Information

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## Content

## Introduction
HTTPie Desktop is an intuitive, cross-platform API testing client designed to simplify interaction with REST, GraphQL, and other HTTP APIs. It provides a user-friendly interface, making API testing accessible and efficient for developers. This repository hosts releases for Mac, Windows, and Linux, ensuring broad compatibility.

## Installation

### Mac & Windows
Visit the official [download page](https://httpie.io/download) to get the installer for your operating system. The application supports continuous auto-updates after the initial setup.

### Linux
For Linux, HTTPie Desktop utilizes AppImage. You need to install [AppImageLauncher](https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher) first. Follow the [AppImageLauncher instructions](https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher/wiki) for installation. Then, download the appropriate `HTTPie-*.AppImage` (or `HTTPie-*arm64.AppImage` for ARM64 architecture) from the [latest release page](https://github.com/httpie/desktop/releases/latest) and run it using the command:

bash
$ AppImageLauncher HTTPie-*.AppImage


## Examples
While specific code examples are not provided in the repository's README, HTTPie Desktop is designed for common API testing scenarios. Users can easily construct and send HTTP requests, inspect responses, and manage API collections. It supports various request methods, headers, and body types, making it versatile for testing different API endpoints. You can explore its capabilities by opening the web app directly at [httpie.io/app](https://httpie.io/app) or [req.new](https://req.new).

## Why Use It
HTTPie Desktop stands out as an excellent choice for API testing due to its focus on user experience. Its cross-platform availability on Mac, Windows, and Linux ensures accessibility for a wide range of developers. The client simplifies complex API interactions, allowing users to painlessly test REST, GraphQL, and other HTTP APIs with an intuitive interface. It is built to make your API development workflow smoother and more efficient.

## Links
*   [GitHub Repository: httpie/desktop](https://github.com/httpie/desktop)
*   [Official Product Page: HTTPie Desktop](https://httpie.io/product)
*   [Documentation: HTTPie Desktop Docs](https://httpie.org/docs/desktop)
*   [Web App: httpie.io/app](https://httpie.io/app)
*   [Download Page: HTTPie Desktop](https://httpie.io/download)
*   [Latest Releases](https://github.com/httpie/desktop/releases/latest)
*   [Chat on Discord](https://httpie.io/discord)
*   [Follow HTTPie on Twitter](https://twitter.com/httpie)