Slumber is a terminal-based HTTP client for working with REST and other HTTP services.
It uses YAML request collections that can be stored locally and shared through version control, making it suitable for repeatable API workflows, team collaboration, and scripted use. It offers both an interactive terminal interface and command line usage, with the same collection format shared across both modes.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Uses source-first YAML request collections that are designed to be stored locally and shared.
- Supports profiles for switching between environments and other reusable template values.
- Can import external formats including Insomnia, OpenAPI, VSCode .rest, and JetBrains .http collections.
- Builds requests dynamically from templates, files, shell commands, prompts, and previous responses.
- Lets you extract response data with JSONPath selectors for more flexible request chaining.
- Provides a native Python package for using Slumber collections in Python scripts.
Website: github.com/LucasPickering/slumber
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Developer: Lucas Pickering
License: MIT License
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