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HTTP Prompt

Ch 306.2of 38 API clients
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Available platformsdesktop
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: http-prompt.com
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Overview

HTTP Prompt is ranked #30 of 38 in API clients on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Facts

Product
HTTP Prompt is an interactive command-line HTTP client with autocomplete and syntax highlighting, built on HTTPie and prompt_toolkit.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Request authoring
It supports HTTPie-style headers, query parameters, body parameters, and options such as authentication and TLS verification.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
OpenAPI
An OpenAPI JSON specification can provide autocomplete for API endpoint paths and parameters, which users can explore with ls and cd.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Session persistence
HTTP Prompt saves session context locally so users can resume it after restarting the program.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Sensitive data
The documentation says saved context may contain sensitive data such as API keys and that the data directory defaults to owner-only permissions (700).docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Shell workflows
It supports output redirection and simplified pipelines to shell commands such as grep, sed, and jq; multiple pipes are not supported.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Install methods
The documentation lists pip and Homebrew installation methods.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The documentation directs users to GitHub issues and a Gitter chat room for bug reports, feature requests, and questions.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026
Roadmap limits
The documentation lists HTTP/2 support and improved autocomplete among roadmap items.docs.http-prompt.com · 5 Oct 2026

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