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Restfox

Offline-first browser and desktop REST API client

Developer Tools & Git ★ 2.8k stars Easy setup MIT

Restfox is a lightweight REST API client that runs in the browser or as a desktop app, storing all data locally. It supports collections, environments, and scripting for API workflows.

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Key features

  • Browser and desktop client
  • Local-first storage
  • Environments and collections
  • Request scripting

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)

Is Restfox secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Restfox's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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