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bruno · v4.2.1 • auto-updates
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Open source IDE for exploring and testing APIs
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v4.2.118d ago4.2.0→4.2.1
25d ago4.1.0→4.2.0
1mo ago4.0.0→4.1.0
2mo ago3.5.3→4.0.0
3mo ago3.5.2→3.5.3
3mo ago3.5.1→3.5.2
3mo ago3.5.0→3.5.1
3mo ago3.4.2→3.5.0
4mo ago3.4.1→3.4.2
5mo ago3.4.0→3.4.1
+ 4 older versions
Review
Mar 10, 2026Bruno is an open-source IDE for exploring and testing APIs, offering a fast and Git-friendly alternative to tools like Postman and Insomnia. It's ideal for developers who value performance, integration with version control, and a lightweight API testing experience.
Bruno provides a platform for developers to explore, test, and document APIs efficiently.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, indicated by recent commits and a large number of GitHub stars.
Community: Bruno has received significant positive attention on Hacker News, highlighting its popularity and community reception.
Pros
- + Open-source and MIT licensed, offering flexibility and transparency.
- + Git-friendly with support for version control integration.
- + Fast performance and lightweight compared to alternatives.
- + Cross-platform compatibility.
- + Strong community support and active development.
Cons
- - A steep learning curve due to its open-source nature.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention.
Community Mentions
hackernews
Dec 2025 Bruno Simon – 3D Portfolio
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Oct 2019 Bruno Simon – 3D Curriculum
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