Hoppscotch

Description

Hoppscotch is an open-source API development ecosystem designed to simplify and accelerate API testing and development. With a lightweight and intuitive interface, it offers support for multiple HTTP methods, theming options, and real-time request responses. The app’s progressive web capabilities and multi-platform sync make it an essential tool for developers on the go. Built with collaboration in mind, Hoppscotch enables teams to efficiently design, develop, and test APIs. It is ideal for developers looking to optimize their workflow, reduce testing time, and improve team collaboration while working on APIs.

Features

• Lightweight Interface: Minimalistic and distraction-free design for fast workflows.
• Real-Time Requests: Send and receive responses instantly to streamline API debugging.
• HTTP Methods Support: Supports common methods like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and even custom ones.
• Customizable Themes: Choose from Light, Dark, Black themes, or create your own with custom accent colors.
• Progressive Web App (PWA): Works offline, uses minimal RAM/CPU, and is installable on any device.
• WebSocket & Socket.IO: Enable real-time full-duplex communication channels for advanced use cases.
• GraphQL Support: Execute GraphQL queries, set custom headers, and retrieve schemas with ease.
• Authorization Options: Supports multiple auth types, including Basic, Bearer Token, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC for secure API testing.
• Collections & History: Organize API requests into collections, track usage history, and sync data across devices.
• Pre-Request Scripts: Use JavaScript code snippets to set up requests dynamically.
• Post-Request Tests: Validate API responses and set environment variables with custom scripts.
• Environment Variables: Define reusable variables to simplify configuration across multiple API requests.
• Team Collaboration: Role-based access, shared collections, cloud syncing, and workspace management for team efficiency.
• Proxy Mode: Fix CORS issues and access APIs on non-HTTPS endpoints via the integrated proxy server.
• Multi-Language Support: Available in multiple languages to cater to developers worldwide.
• Add-ons: Extend functionality with CLI tools, browser extensions, and proxy server integrations.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js for a dynamic and responsive user interface, Tailwind CSS for modern styling.
• Backend: Node.js for high-performance server-side logic and data handling.
• Build Tools: Vite and Webpack for optimized builds and fast development.
• Authentication: OAuth and SSO for secure user sign-ins and integrations.
• Database Sync: IndexedDB and Cloud Storage for seamless synchronization of user data.
• DevOps: GitHub Actions for robust CI/CD workflows and automated testing.

Requirements

• A modern web browser for using the app seamlessly.
• Node.js and npm installed for local development and self-hosting.