Product Information
What is Yaak?
An API client for modern developers. Call REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs from a simple, intuitive app.
You’ll love this Postman alternative. Offline, modern, open-source, and extensible. Start instantly by importing data from Postman, Insomnia, or OpenAPI. Yaak appears simple at first glance but comes with everything you need.
Reusable variables: Create multiple environments. Reference variables or secrets across requests.
Paste cURL commands: Paste any cURL command into Yaak to import it into your current workspace.
Smart autocomplete: Suggestions for variable names, headers, and more. No more checking docs.
HTTP, GraphQL, or gRPC: Use the same tool for all APIs.
Environment variables: Define variables referenceable in environments.
Workspaces & folders: Organize into workspaces and nested folders.
Batch send requests: Quickly send all requests in a folder.
Cookie management: Retain cookies and create multiple jars.
Multi-window: Work on multiple workspaces simultaneously.
Visual response previews: Render HTML, images, etc.
Responsive design: Simple interface that adapts to any window size.
Import from other apps: Import from Postman, Insomnia, OpenAPI, or cURL.
Paste cURL commands: Paste cURL commands into the URL to import.
Copy as cURL command: Copy any request as a runnable cURL command.
Local data: All app data is stored locally on your machine.
How to use Yaak?
Yaak is an API client designed for modern developers, supporting REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API calls. It offers a simple and intuitive experience as an alternative to Postman, with offline, modern, open-source, and extensible features.
Core Functions of Yaak
Lightweight
Privacy-focused
Support Themes
Auto-Completion
Ad-Free
GraphQL API
Usage Scenarios of Yaak
- Call and test REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs.
- Import existing API data from Postman, Insomnia, or OpenAPI for quick migration.
- Create and manage multiple API environments and reference reusable variables or keys in requests.
- Paste Curl commands into Yaak to import them into the current workspace.
- Store API data as plain text for version control and sync with tools like Git and Dropbox.
- Extend authentication, template functions, etc., via NodeJS plugin system.
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