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REST Client vs Yaak

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REST ClientYaak
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceMITMIT
Stars6.1k19k
Latestv0.25.0v2026.8.1
Last push2026-04-232026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 176 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Postman. Alternatives to Postman →

    PartialREST ClientRequests written in .http files and sent from VS Code, without a collections UI or team workspaces.

    Full replacementYaakREST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests in a desktop app, with no account needed.