Hacker NewsSaturday · May 23, 2026FREE

Slumber a TUI HTTP Client

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Slumber, a terminal-based HTTP client, has been released as an open-source tool for developers who prefer working in the command line. It features a TUI (terminal user interface) that allows users to create, organize, and execute HTTP requests using keyboard shortcuts. Key capabilities include support for request collections, environment variables, and pre-request scripts, enabling automated workflows. The tool is built with Rust, ensuring performance and cross-platform compatibility. Slumber aims to replace GUI clients like Postman or Insomnia for terminal-centric developers, reducing context switching. It is available now on GitHub under the MIT license, with installation via cargo or prebuilt binaries. The project is actively maintained, with documentation and examples provided on its website.

// why it matters

Terminal-native HTTP client reduces context switching for developers.

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