Requestly

Requestly is a modern, lightweight API client built for developers and teams who demand speed, control, and security in their API workflows. It directly addresses the frustrations of bloated, cloud-dependent tools by adopting a local-first, git-native architecture. This means your API collections, environments, and data are stored as files on your own machine, giving you full ownership and seamless integration with version control systems like Git. Designed to be instantly usable, Requestly requires no login or account creation to get started, removing a significant barrier to productivity. It supports both REST and GraphQL APIs with powerful features like schema introspection, environment variables, and pre/post-request scripts. Beyond individual efficiency, Requestly fosters team collaboration with free shared workspaces and role-based access control. With integrated AI assistance for writing requests and debugging, it streamlines the entire API development lifecycle. Trusted by over 300,000 developers from top-tier companies, Requestly offers a practical, efficient, and secure alternative to traditional API clients, putting developer workflow and data privacy first.

Git-Native Collections

Requestly stores your API collections as local files (in JSON or YAML format), making them inherently compatible with Git. This allows you to version control your API specifications, track changes through commits, review modifications via pull requests, and collaborate with your team using familiar development workflows. It eliminates vendor lock-in and ensures your API assets are portable and under your complete control, a significant advantage for teams prioritizing audit trails and code-like management of their API resources.

No-Login, Local-First Operation

You can start using Requestly immediately after download without creating an account or signing in. All your data—collections, environments, variables, and history—is stored locally on your machine. This local-first approach enhances security and privacy, as sensitive API keys and request data never leave your computer unless you explicitly choose to sync via Git. It ensures maximum performance and availability, as the tool does not rely on a cloud service for core functionality.

AI-Powered Assistance

Integrated AI capabilities streamline complex API tasks directly within the client. It can help you write and refine API requests, automatically generate tests based on your endpoints and responses, and assist in debugging by analyzing errors and suggesting fixes. This intelligent support reduces manual effort, accelerates development cycles, and helps both novice and experienced developers work more effectively with APIs, turning the client into an active partner in the development process.

Seamless Postman Migration

Switching from Postman to Requestly is designed to be effortless. You can import your existing Postman collections, environments, and pre-request scripts into Requestly with a single click. This feature drastically reduces migration friction, allowing teams to transition their entire API workflow without losing historical work or having to manually recreate complex setups, making it a practical and low-risk alternative for teams seeking a more efficient tool.

Development Teams Using Git Workflows

Teams that already use Git for code collaboration can seamlessly integrate their API development process. By storing collections as files in a repository, developers can branch, merge, and review API changes just like source code. This is ideal for maintaining a single source of truth, enforcing API contract reviews, and ensuring all team members are synchronized with the latest API definitions and test cases directly through their existing DevOps pipeline.

Security-Conscious Enterprises

Organizations with strict data governance, compliance requirements (like SOC-II), or policies against storing sensitive data on third-party clouds benefit from Requestly's local-first model. Data remains on-premise or on the developer's machine. Features like role-based access control in shared workspaces and audit logs further meet enterprise security needs, making it suitable for industries like finance, healthcare, or any team handling regulated or proprietary information.

Rapid API Prototyping and Testing

Individual developers or small teams building and iterating on APIs quickly can leverage the no-login, lightweight nature of Requestly. The AI assistance for generating requests and tests, combined with support for environment variables and pre/post-scripts, allows for rapid setup and execution of complex API test scenarios. The local history of API calls is invaluable for debugging during active development cycles without the overhead of a heavy client.

Collaborative API Documentation and Testing

Teams that need to share and collaboratively work on API collections can use Requestly's free shared workspaces. Members can be assigned roles (Admin, Editor, Viewer), enabling controlled collaboration on a set of APIs. This is perfect for QA engineers, frontend developers, and backend developers who need a shared, always-updated environment to test against, without the cost barriers of other tools' collaboration features.

How is Requestly different from Postman?

Requestly differentiates itself through a core philosophy of being lightweight, local-first, and git-native. Unlike Postman's cloud-centric model, Requestly stores your data locally by default, requires no account to use, and treats API collections as version-controllable files. It offers free team collaboration, including shared workspaces and role-based access control, without a paid plan. It focuses on developer-centric workflows, integrating directly with Git and providing a streamlined, performant interface.

Is my data secure with Requestly?

Yes, security is a foundational principle for Requestly. Since the application operates on a local-first model, your collections, environment variables, and request history are stored as files on your own computer. They are never automatically uploaded to Requestly's servers. For enterprises, additional features like SOC-II compliance, data encryption, SSO integration, and detailed audit logs ensure that data is protected according to the highest industry standards when using collaborative features.

Can I import my existing Postman collections?

Absolutely. Requestly provides a one-click import feature specifically for Postman. You can easily migrate your complete Postman collections, including all requests, folders, environments, and associated scripts. This process is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to transition your workflow to Requestly without losing any of your previous work or setup, making the switch practical and efficient.

Does Requestly support GraphQL?

Yes, Requestly offers full-featured support for GraphQL alongside REST. Its GraphQL client includes intelligent features like schema introspection, which fetches and understands your GraphQL schema to provide auto-completion for queries and mutations. It also supports setting custom headers and variables, making it a capable tool for developing, testing, and debugging modern GraphQL APIs effectively.