http
Agent-readyData & DBDataAPI testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.
API testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal. Built by HTTPie. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.
Task fit
api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use http for api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.
Run `http GET https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.js` and see what comes back.
Repository family
HTTPie
First trust check
http responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ brew install httpieOperator pack
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Verify
$ http --versionhttp responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ http GET https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.jsFirst steps
- 01Install http.
- 02Run `http --version` first.
- 03Start with `http GET https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.js`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.
Use this when
You want data processing you can script with structured output.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- http fits data & db well, especially for api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.
- 3,136 homebrew installs (30d).
- Good for scripts and agents.
Constraints
- Needs network access.
Repository context
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