Bruno
An open-source IDE for exploring and testing APIs.
Overview
Bruno is a newer, open-source API client that is gaining popularity for its focus on developer experience and local, file-based storage. Unlike cloud-synced tools, Bruno stores collections as plain text files in a folder on your local filesystem. This makes it inherently private, offline-first, and easy to version control with Git.
✨ Key Features
- Stores collections locally as files
- Git-friendly collaboration
- Declarative scripting language (Bru Lang) for tests
- Support for REST and GraphQL
- Variable and environment management
- No cloud sync or user accounts required for core features
- Fast and lightweight
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Local, file-system-based storage for collections
- Designed from the ground up to be Git-friendly
- Focus on privacy and developer control (no mandatory cloud sync)
- Simple, declarative scripting for tests
Unique Value: Empowers developers with a fast, private, and offline-first API client that seamlessly integrates with existing Git workflows.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Storing API collections locally on the file system
- Collaborating on API collections using Git
- Writing tests using a simple, declarative scripting language
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that prefer or require real-time, cloud-based collaboration and syncing
- Users who need a wide range of pre-built integrations with third-party services
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a fundamentally different collaboration model than Postman or Insomnia's cloud-sync features. By treating API collections as code, it allows for better versioning, code reviews, and integration into the existing development lifecycle.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Golden Edition tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The core open-source client is free and fully featured.
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