bruno

Bruno is a free, open-source, Git-native API client that redefines how developers interact with APIs. Unlike traditional cloud-locked tools, Bruno stores API collections as plain text files (YAML) directly in your Git repository, enabling version control, diffs, reviews, and merges alongside your code. It is local-first: no cloud sync, no account, no login, and data never leaves your machine. Bruno supports HTTP, REST, GraphQL, and gRPC protocols, with built-in scripting, testing, authentication management, secret manager integration (Vault, Azure Key Vault, AWS), code generation, and a collection runner with data-driven and report generation capabilities. It also offers deep Git integration (clone, commit, push, branch, merge conflict resolution), OpenAPI import/sync, and works in your IDE, terminal, and with agents. For enterprises, Bruno provides SSO, SCIM, audit logs, license management, and is SOC 2 Type II certified. Designed as a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to Postman and Insomnia.