About Bruno
Bruno is an open-source, offline-first, Git‑friendly API client that stores collections as plain-text files (Bru language) on the filesystem and provides desktop, CLI and CI integrations for API exploration and testing. ([github.com](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno?utm_source=openai))
Key Features
- Filesystem-backed collections (Bru language) — store API collections as plain text files for Git-based workflows
- Offline-first, privacy-focused desktop client with CLI — desktop app plus a CLI (bru) and optional paid editions
- Built-in CLI runner & CI integration — run collections in CI, generate JSON/JUnit/HTML reports
- IDE & tooling integrations — docs, converters, and extensions (VS Code, package managers, etc.)
Use Cases & Best For
Developers and teams who prefer local, Git-native API collections and offline-first workflows
Projects that require tight repo colocation of API specs, tests, and implementation with CI automation
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