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httpyac

CLI for executing HTTP, gRPC, WebSocket, and MQTT requests from files

TLDR

Execute all requests in an HTTP file
$ httpyac send [path/to/requests.http]
Execute all requests in a directory
$ httpyac send [path/to/directory]
Execute with a specific environment
$ httpyac send --env [production] [path/to/requests.http]
Execute all requests in a file
$ httpyac send --all [path/to/requests.http]
Run in interactive mode
$ httpyac send -i [path/to/requests.http]

SYNOPSIS

httpyac send [--all] [--env name] [-i] [options] file

DESCRIPTION

httpyac is a command-line interface for executing requests defined in .http and .rest files. It supports HTTP, REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC, and MQTT protocols. The tool provides built-in support for authentication methods including OAuth2, AWS, Basic, Digest, and SSL client certificates.httpyac supports variables, environments (including dotenv files), and scripting for complex test scenarios. It can be used for quick one-off requests or automated API testing in CI/CD pipelines.

INSTALL

brew install httpyac
nix profile install nixpkgs#httpyac

CAVEATS

Requires Node.js runtime. Request file format follows the IntelliJ HTTP client specification with extensions. Complex scripting may require familiarity with JavaScript.

HISTORY

httpyac was created by Andreas Weber (AnWeber) and is written in TypeScript/JavaScript. It is also available as a VS Code extension for integrated HTTP request execution within the editor.

SEE ALSO

curl(1), hurl(1), httpie(1)