Hoppscotch is an open-source, web-based API development suite. It offers a clean and intuitive interface for sending API requests, inspecting responses, and managing API workflows. It is an alternative to Postman, providing a lightweight and accessible solution for developers who prefer open-source tools.
Key features include:
- Multi-protocol support: HTTP, GraphQL, WebSocket, Socket.IO, MQTT, Server-Sent Events.
- Environment variables: Manage different configurations for various environments.
- Collections and Folders: Organize and share API requests.
- Pre-request scripts and post-request tests: Automate API testing and workflows.
- Cross-platform support: Available as a web app, desktop app (Mac, Windows, Linux), and CLI.
- Collaboration features: Workspaces, access-level roles, and real-time collaboration.
- On-premise deployment: Option to self-host the application.
- Code generation: Generate code snippets for requests in various languages.
- One-click migration: Migrate from other API clients like Postman and Insomnia.
Hoppscotch is designed for developers and teams who need a fast, flexible, and collaborative API development environment. It caters to both individual developers prototyping APIs and larger teams building complex integrations.
