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Yaak

A modern API client offering local-only data storage, Git integration, plugin extensibility, and multi-protocol support for developers.

1 sources 18,378 stars MIT

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About

Fast, secure, and completely offline - Yaak prioritizes your privacy with local-only data storage, encrypted secrets, and zero telemetry. Unlike bloated alternatives, it keeps your sensitive API data on your machine where it belongs. Git-native workflow integration - Store your API collections as plain-text files that work seamlessly with Git, DropBox, and other version control systems. Perfect for team collaboration while maintaining security through encrypted secrets. Multi-protocol API support - Work with REST, HTTP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, and Server Sent Events all within a single workspace. No need to juggle multiple tools for different API types. Extensible plugin system - Built on NodeJS, the plugin architecture allows custom authentication methods, template functions, and workflow enhancements tailored to your specific needs. Developer-focused features include: Created by the original founder of Insomnia, Yaak represents a return to developer-first principles without corporate bloat. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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Dynamic request templating

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Multi-window support

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Comprehensive authentication

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Import flexibility

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