# Bruno

> Offline-first API client that stores collections in Git

An API client that saves collections as plain text files in your repository, so API requests can be versioned and reviewed like code.

- Source: https://github.com/usebruno/bruno
- Homepage: https://www.usebruno.com/
- License: MIT
- Language: JavaScript
- Stars: 47323
- Forks: 2947
- Contributors: 479
- Last commit: 2026-10-01
- Latest release: v4.2.1 (2026-09-30)
- Purpose: Developer tools, API tools
- Runs on: Desktop, CLI
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 79/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/usebruno/bruno
Updated: 2026-10-03