Bruno
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Bruno is an open-source, local-first API client that stores collections as plain text files in your Git repository, with no cloud sync required.
Overview
Bruno is an open-source API client designed for developers who want to keep API collections version-controlled and local. A privacy-focused alternative to Postman, adopted by Microsoft, GitHub, and Oracle.
Pros
- +Full data ownership with no cloud dependency
- +Git-native workflow fits developer practices
- +Free and open-source
Cons
- -Fewer GUI polish features than Postman/Insomnia
- -Team collaboration requires Git familiarity
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