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Insomnium vs inso
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Insomnium
7.0HTTP and GraphQL Client
inso
8.0CLI HTTP and GraphQL Client
| Metric | Insomnium | inso |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 50 |
| 90-day Installs | 76 | 160 |
| 365-day Installs | 409 | 625 |
| Version | 0.2.3-a | 12.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.5K | 38.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 241 | 2.2K |
| Open Issues | 54 | 817 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 21, 2024 | Oct 31, 2021 |
Reviews
Insomnium
Insomnium is a privacy-focused, local API testing tool supporting GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, and gRPC. It's a fork of Insomnia, designed for developers who prioritize data privacy and offline functionality.
Provides a local environment for testing and developing APIs without sending data to external servers.
Pros
- + Fully local and privacy-focused operation
- + Supports multiple API types including GraphQL and REST
- + Active GitHub community with significant stars
Cons
- - No auto-updates and limited recent activity
- - Low installation numbers indicating limited adoption
inso
Inso is a powerful command-line client for interacting with HTTP, GraphQL, and other API protocols. It supports cloud, local, and Git storage, making it ideal for developers who need a flexible and feature-rich tool for API testing and management.
Inso is a CLI tool that enables interaction with HTTP, GraphQL, and other API protocols.
Pros
- + Supports multiple API protocols including HTTP, GraphQL, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC.
- + Offers flexible storage options with cloud, local, and Git support.
- + Actively maintained with a strong community presence.
Cons
- - Command-line interface may be challenging for non-technical users.
- - Previous account requirement issue, though resolved.