I’ve been testing different API clients lately. Postman is powerful but feels too heavy, and Hoppscotch is nice but requires constant internet.I’m looking for a Postman alternative offline that supports API testing, mock APIs, and maybe auto‑generated documentation. What tools are you all using in 2025?
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Hey @hervekom98
Totally get where you’re coming from. I had the same experience. Postman started feeling too heavy for quick tests, and Hoppscotch is great, but not being offline-ready was a dealbreaker for me.
I’ve been using Insomnia lately. It’s clean, fast, works offline, and supports REST, GraphQL, and environment variables. Also tried Restfox, super lightweight and offline-first, pretty solid for basic workflows.
If you’re looking for mock APIs and docs, Stoplight Studio is worth checking out. It lets you design APIs, auto-generate docs, and mock endpoints, all offline.
Curious, are you working mostly with REST or gRPC?
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