zoom_in Click to enlarge

Bruno

▲ ▼

language

description Bruno Overview

Bruno is an open source API client designed for testing web APIs. It’s notable for its offline functionality allowing tests to run independently of a network connection. The tool utilizes plain-text collections stored within Git repositories providing version control and collaborative development capabilities. Bruno is particularly useful for developers needing reliable API testing in environments with limited or no internet access, as well as those prioritizing local file management and source code integration.

help Bruno FAQ

Where does Bruno store API collections?

Bruno stores collections as folders and plain-text files on your local filesystem. That is the main reason teams can commit Bruno collections to Git alongside application code.

Does Bruno require a cloud account like Postman?

No, Bruno is designed as a local-first API client with no required cloud sync or login for normal local use. Its website describes it as Git-native, local-first, and open-source.

What is Bru markup in Bruno?

Bru is Bruno's plain-text format for representing requests and collection data. The point is that API tests and request definitions stay readable in code review instead of being trapped in a binary or cloud-only format.

Can Bruno replace Postman for offline API testing?

For many REST and local API workflows, yes, Bruno can be used offline because collections live on disk. Teams that rely heavily on Postman's cloud collaboration or hosted features should check those feature gaps before switching.

swap_horiz

Looking for Bruno alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward