https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient
The free API client that keeps your work private: no accounts, no subscriptions, no lock-in.
https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient
api-client electron http postman-alternative privacy react rest-client typescript
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The free API client that keeps your work private: no accounts, no subscriptions, no lock-in.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient
- Owner: harborclient
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-06-19T12:25:50.000Z (17 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-07-04T16:42:41.000Z (1 day ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-07-04T17:05:09.015Z (1 day ago)
- Topics: api-client, electron, http, postman-alternative, privacy, react, rest-client, typescript
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: http://harborclient.com/
- Size: 14.3 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 5
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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**Full documentation:** [https://harborclient.com/](https://harborclient.com/)
**Downloads:** [https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient/releases/latest](https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient/releases/latest)
## Development
```bash
pnpm install
pnpm dev
```
Use `pnpm dev -- -v` for verbose startup and diagnostic logging, or `pnpm dev -- -vv` to also log each outbound HTTP request (method, URL, request headers, and body). Response headers and response bodies are not logged.
Use `pnpm dev -- --seed` to ensure the HarborClient Echo sample collection exists (creates it only when missing).
Use `pnpm dev -- --pick-theme` to open the appearance theme picker on launch (also shown automatically on first install).
Use `pnpm dev -- --quit-without-warning` to quit without prompting when request tabs have unsaved changes.
Use `pnpm dev -- --theme dark` to start with a built-in theme for this session (`light`, `dark`, `system`, or `high-contrast`).
## About HarborClient
**HarborClient** is a free, open-source desktop API client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It gives you a familiar Postman-style workspace—collections, environments, request scripts, and a tabbed editor—while keeping your work on your machine or on storage you control. There are no accounts, subscriptions, or required cloud sync.
### Who is it for?
- **Individual developers** testing REST and HTTP APIs locally
- **Teams** that want shared collections without per-seat fees or vendor cloud sync—via a shared storage location, [Team Hub](https://github.com/harborclient/team-hub), or git-backed collections
- **Privacy-minded users** who want data on their machine or infrastructure they operate (SQLite by default; optional MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Firestore)
- **Postman and Bruno users** looking to migrate—HarborClient imports Postman v2.1 collection exports and Bruno on-disk collections (see [collections docs](https://harborclient.com/collections#postman-collections))
### Why HarborClient instead of alternatives?
Most API clients tie your collections to a vendor account and a hosted sync service. HarborClient takes a different approach: your requests and environments live where you choose, and the app stays free to use.
- **No lock-in** — pluggable storage backends; export collections as portable JSON
- **You own your data** — local SQLite by default, or connect to a database you run
- **Free forever** — no accounts, subscriptions, or usage limits
- **Real desktop app** — a native Electron app, not a browser tab or hosted SaaS
- **Collaboration on your terms** — share via a common database, git repositories, or a self-hosted Team Hub
- **Familiar workflow** — collections, environments, pre/post scripts, and Postman or Bruno import for a smooth switch
HarborClient does not claim full Postman feature parity; some Postman settings and scripts may need adjustment after import.
### Try it now
1. **Download** the latest release for your OS from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient/releases/latest)
2. **Install and launch** — no Node.js or build tools required
3. **Send a first request** — paste a URL, pick a method, and click Send
4. **Optional:** import an existing Postman or Bruno collection via **Collections → Import**
For install steps per platform and what to explore next, see the [getting started guide](https://harborclient.com/getting-started).
## Plugin marketplace
Browse curated plugins from **Settings → Plugins → Marketplace** in the app, or on the [plugin marketplace](https://harborclient.com/plugins) site. Each listing installs from a public GitHub repository.
Plugin authors: host your plugin on GitHub, then open a pull request adding an entry to [`plugins/catalog.json`](https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient-site/blob/main/plugins/catalog.json) in the [harborclient-site](https://github.com/harborclient/harborclient-site) repository. See [Publish to the marketplace](https://harborclient.com/plugin_development#publish-to-the-marketplace) in the plugin development guide.
## License
MIT
## Security
Security policy: [SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md)