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wombat · v0.5.0 • deprecated
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Cross platform gRPC client
brew install --cask wombat 9
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Wombat is a cross-platform gRPC client designed for developers to test and interact with gRPC services. It offers a niche tool for those working with microservices and distributed systems, though it's still maturing with some reported issues.
Wombat allows users to test and interact with gRPC services, providing a client interface for developers.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained but still in early development with several open issues.
Community: Community interest is present, particularly in developer and sysadmin circles, though there is some confusion due to the name 'Wombat' being used in other contexts.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems.
- + Supports gRPC features, making it useful for testing microservices.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality requires manual checks.
- - Reported crashes and UI issues on macOS.
- - Niche audience may limit community support.
Community Mentions
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Nov 2020 Showdocs-Wombat
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Sep 2019 How do wombats make cubed poo?
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