4yk5/Ghostman
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What it is
A terminal user interface (TUI) API client written in Python that sends HTTP requests, shows response latency and formatted JSON, saves collections as local files, and includes a built-in webhook listener on port 9090. It runs without cloud accounts.
Who it's for
Developers who test HTTP APIs and inspect webhooks from a terminal without cloud accounts or heavy desktop clients
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pip install ghostmanFrom its README. Check it there before running it.
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- Show HN: Ghostman – A fast, keyboard-driven TUI API client and webhook inspector61 points · 39 comments · 30 Oct 2026
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