Project Title

bruno — Open-source IDE for API exploration and testing, a lightweight alternative to Postman/Insomnia

Overview

Bruno is an innovative, open-source IDE designed for exploring and testing APIs. It stands out by storing collections directly on your filesystem, using a plain text markup language called Bru, and emphasizing offline use and data privacy. Unlike cloud-sync tools, Bruno remains offline-only, ensuring your data stays on your device.

Key Features

Offline-only IDE for API testing and exploration
Uses plain text markup language Bru for storing API requests
Supports collaboration via Git or any version control system
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux

Use Cases

API developers needing a tool for testing and documenting APIs
Teams looking for a Git-compatible tool for collaborative API development
Individuals valuing data privacy and preferring offline tools

Advantages

Open-source and respects user data privacy by being offline-only
Plain text storage allows for easy version control and collaboration
Cross-platform compatibility with binaries available for major operating systems
Free and paid versions available to cater to different user needs

Limitations / Considerations

As an offline tool, it does not offer cloud-based collaboration features
The plain text markup language (Bru) may have a learning curve for new users
The project's license is currently unknown, which could be a consideration for some users

Postman: A widely-used API client with cloud-sync features, but lacks the offline focus of Bruno.
Insomnia: Another API client that supports both GraphQL and REST, but also includes cloud features.
Apiary: An API design platform that offers collaboration and documentation, but does not emphasize offline use like Bruno.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/usebruno/bruno
Stars: 36,674
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-05

📊 Project Information

Project Name: bruno
GitHub URL: https://github.com/usebruno/bruno
Programming Language: JavaScript
⭐ Stars: 36,674
🍴 Forks: 1,827
📅 Created: 2022-09-27
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-05

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