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HTTPie for Desktop for Mac

Testing client for REST, GraphQL, and HTTP APIs

Quick answer: HTTPie for Desktop is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask httpie-desktop. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 76 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What HTTPie for Desktop is

HTTPie for Desktop is a developer tool for macOS: testing client for REST, GraphQL, and HTTP APIs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://httpie.io/product.

How to install HTTPie for Desktop

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask httpie-desktop.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install HTTPie for Desktop on Mac?

Run brew install --cask httpie-desktop in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is HTTPie for Desktop open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (httpie/desktop), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does HTTPie for Desktop run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is HTTPie for Desktop?

It was installed 76 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3894 in this catalogue.

What version of HTTPie for Desktop is current?

The latest packaged version is 2025.2.0.