Cartero is a graphical HTTP client that can be used as a developer tool to test web APIs and perform all kind of HTTP requests to web servers.
Publisher’s description
What is Cartero?
Cartero is an open-source api & web development program for Windows from Dani Rodríguez. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (danirod/cartero) has 1,052 stars. Similar programs include Insomnia, Bruno and Yaak.
Project description on GitHub: “The free, lightweight and multiplatform graphical HTTP client that respects your privacy.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
In short: Cartero is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Loads and saves to plain Git-friendly TOML files, so that you can own your data.
- Customization and modification of the request headers and body payloads.
- Variable binding for API keys and other secret information.
AppStream · Flathub
Is Cartero safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B1FB90B7CCD7F22E45113E2F8CDDF8B132BDAA2B4751D36C5DD1B6AA87BA311B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0Latest | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DaniRodríguez.Cartero -ecartero-26.0-windows-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub es.danirod.CarteroInformation
- Publisher
- Dani Rodríguez
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 license
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/danirod/cartero
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.0
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,052
- GitHub forks
- 61
- winget ID
- DaniRodríguez.Cartero
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cartero free?
Yes. Cartero is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 license licence.
Is Cartero safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Cartero with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Cartero be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cartero run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Cartero?
Insomnia, Bruno, Yaak, HTTPie and Hurl. The alternatives page compares them.
