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BEST Postman Alternative: Hoppscotch πŸ›Έ - open source, self hosted API Development Ecosystem

Over the past week, we've observed a growing trend of people seeking alternatives to Postman, as they yearn for a more suitable option.
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Look no further for a Postman alternative because at Hoppscotch πŸ›Έ, we are crafting an API development ecosystem with a core focus on delivering the finest developer experience. In this blog, we will delve into the features of Hoppscotch and elucidate how it can elevate your API-building and testing experience.

Open source πŸ‘₯

​Hoppscotch's open-source nature has helped to keep the contributors, users, and developers in sync. The transparency and trust built over time have led to swiftly addressing the issues, conducting open discussions on feature requests, and delivering a stable and reliable platform.

hoppscotch is open-source

Collections πŸ“‚

As the name suggests, a collection is an organized group of API requests. With Hoppscotch, you can create any number of collections and organize the saved requests inside folders for better navigation.

collections with hoppscotch

Multi-Protocol Support βž•

Execute REST API requests, GraphQL queries and work with Real-time protocols like Web Socket, Socket.IO, SSE, and MQTT.

multi-protocol support in hoppscotch

Environments βš™οΈ

An environment is a reusable set of key-value pairs that can be utilized in creating requests and writing scripts. It also helps to manage the shared data among the team members in a workspace. While accessing the environment variables in Request URL Bar, Hoppscotch offers an edit property to make changes to the variables then and there if needed.

environment configuration with hoppscotch

Testing and Scripting Support πŸ› 

Create test cases and perform test runs on responses you receive after sending requests. Hoppscotch provides JavaScript APIs that can be used in writing pre-request scripts and building tests. Use snippets present at side bar for different fields to know more about them.

Test APIs with hoppscotch

History πŸ•œ

Keep track of your API requests and responses with Hoppscotch. As soon as you hit send to initiate a request, the call is recorded by hoppscotch and saved under History. To check out the past requests click on History icon and access when needed.

view your API request history in hoppscotch

Workspace Collaboration 🀝

Use Hoppscotch Workspace to create an instant API development environment with your team members or invite collaborators outside your organization to contribute to it. Manage the permissions and assign suitable roles as per need.

create workspaces in Hoppscotch

Hoppscotch CLI πŸ’»

Set up Hoppscotch CLI and configure your APIs by exporting the collections and environments. Follow a set of commands to get test summary of the API.

cli support at hoppscotch

Self-Host Support πŸš€

To attain complete control of your API development workflow try Hoppscotch's self-host version. Configure and set up Hoppscotch on your local machine and get access to the admin dashboard where you can manage teams and users at your workspace.

self-host your hoppscotch instance

And that's a wrap. Explore Hoppscotch πŸ›Έ and stay tuned with releases to keep track of what's cooking and new at our platform.

Join our vibrant community in Discord. Help us understand how Hoppscotch has assisted you and share any suggestions you may have for us to work upon by filling the form.

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Bruno Comitre

Hoppscotch is an amazing and essential open-source tool for developers looking to simplify and streamline the process of testing and documenting APIs.

I have been using it for some time and the flexibility and versatility of this tool is impressive. It is a tool that deserves all the recognition and praise for its commitment to making developers' lives easier and more enjoyable.

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Sanskriti Harmukh

Thank you for the appreciation. Would love to know your experience with Hoppscotch. Can you fill this form out? We can feature your story at our community spotlight.

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Bruno Comitre

Sure, it will be a pleasure

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Elias Bourgess

I have been using Insomnia ever since it was released a few years ago as an alternative to Postman. Now as I am not doing any API work anymore, I barely use it.

Hoppscotch looks like an amazing tool, and would love to try it sometime if I ever start working on an API again, or to just test out an API we already have at work.

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Muhammad Dyas Yaskur

Wow, this is the project that I wanted for very long time ago. Thank you

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Sanskriti Harmukh

Glad to know 😊

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Nevo David

Great project!
Can't wait to see where you are going with it :)

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Sanskriti Harmukh

Stay tuned for the updates 😁

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Hide Shidara

This is so dope, I'm gonna check it out!

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1Mark

Hi, github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch/i... please could we get support for this feature, the ability to sync collections and environments in a git repo?

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Sanskriti Harmukh

We'll look more into this and try to deliver the feasible feature asap.

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Adward345

However, I recommend checking the latest information and user reviews to ensure that there haven't been significant changes or developments since then. Open-source projects videostatusfinder.com/ can evolve quickly, and new tools may emerge in the API development ecosystem.

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Adward345 • Edited

If you're interested in Hoppscotch, you might want to visit its official website or repository for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, exploring forums, community discussions, or social media channels for Online Downloader for threads related to API development could provide insights into the latest tools and alternatives in this space.

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Adward345

I have been using it for some time and the flexibility and versatility of this tool is impressive through mouse tester. It is a tool that deserves all the recognition and praise for its commitment to making developers' lives easier and more enjoyable.

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Hoppscotch is indeed an open-source, self-hosted API development ecosystem that allows users to make HTTP requests, test APIs, and more. It provides a user-friendly interface for interacting wagyu beef with APIs and is an alternative to tools like Postman. Users can create and organize requests, set headers, manage environments, and view responses in a structured manner.