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HTTPie
Modern, user-friendly command-line HTTP client for the API era
Version 3.2.2 · by HTTPie
Official site: httpie.io
About HTTPie
HTTPie *aitch-tee-tee-pie* is a user-friendly command-line HTTP client for the API era.
It comes with JSON support, syntax highlighting, persistent sessions, wget-like downloads, plugins, and more.
The project's goal is to make CLI interaction with web services as human-friendly as possible. HTTPie is designed for testing, debugging, and generally interacting with APIs and HTTP servers.
The `http` and `https` commands allow for creating and sending arbitrary HTTP requests. They use simple and natural syntax and provide formatted and colorized output.
Main features:
- Built-in JSON support
- Colorized and formatted terminal output
- Sensible defaults for the API era
- Persistent sessions
- Forms and file uploads
- HTTPS, proxies, and authentication support
- Support for arbitrary request data and headers
- Wget-like downloads
- Extensions API
- Expressive and intuitive syntax
- Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD support
- All that and more in 2 simple commands: `http` + `https`.
How to install HTTPie
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install httpie
- Open HTTPie once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is HTTPie free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to httpie.io, the developer's official site, where HTTPie is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of HTTPie?
The version listed here is 3.2.2, published /Date(1684. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install HTTPie from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install httpie. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is HTTPie safe?
HTTPie downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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