Bruno

For developers: Bruno is an open-source API client with native Git integration so your team collaborates on endpoints and versions changes instantly.

Developer Tools · Open Source · API · Free

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Launched on Launch Llama Aug 10, 2026 · #1 of 108 that day

About

Bruno is an open-source API client that supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC and Websocket protocols. It stores API collections as plain-text files in your repository, eliminating cloud syncing and enabling Git-based collaboration.

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Based on Launch Llama data as of November 2026

Bruno has 461 upvotes, including the votes it received on Product Hunt, which ranks it #19 of 980 Developer Tools tools on Launch Llama by upvotes, in the top 10%. It has been listed on Launch Llama since August 2026. No Launch Llama members have upvoted it yet and it has no reviews yet.

Key Features

Store API collections as plain-text files in Git repositories
Run multiple API requests in batch from folders
Define pre-request variables for configuration and reuse
Open API collections in multiple tabs simultaneously

Use Cases

Support teams who need easy-to-use variable configuration without JSON formatting errors
Teams using AI code generators who need generated API requests stored in their repository

Who it is for

Software developers who want an open-source, local-first API client that works with Git
Engineering teams in enterprises needing API tooling that inherits existing security, SSO, and device policies
Non-technical support staff who need a single place to manage configurable request variables

Pricing

Bruno is free and open-source with no per-user licensing fees.

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Bruno at a glance

01What it is: Bruno: For developers: Bruno is an open-source API client with native Git integration so your team collaborates on endpoints and versions changes instantly.
02Pricing: Bruno pricing: Bruno is free and open-source with no per-user licensing fees.
03Best for: Bruno is best for software developers who want an open-source, local-first API client that works with Git, engineering teams in enterprises needing API tooling that inherits existing security, SSO, and device policies and non-technical support staff who need a single place to manage configurable request variables.
04Alternatives: Top Bruno alternatives on Launch Llama: GitDesktop, Epho and GitHits beta 0.9.

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FAQ

Does Bruno sync data from my app?

No! Bruno is an offline API client, something we're very proud of, that has no cloud component for syncing or storage of the work you do in the app. Furthermore, there's no concept of an account or a login with Bruno.

How does collaboration work?

To avoid chaos from multiple sources of truth, we feel communication should be in central systems when possible. For software development the standard is Git. Bruno natively integrates with any Git provider (GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab, SVN, etc). For folks that don't use Git daily, we have an easy to use GUI-based system for checking Collections in/out, pulling changes, and submitting PRs. See our documentation on Collaboration for more information.

Do you provide any support plans?

Absolutely! Anyone can submit a ticket by emailing [email protected]. We also provide premium levels of support for our paid users depending on what plan type you are on. You can find more information on our pricing page.

Can my company put an Enterprise agreement in place?

We're honored to work with some of the most innovative companies in the world, both large and small. If you'd like to discuss an Enterprise-level agreement, you can contact us via this form or by emailing [email protected].