HTTP Toolkit is a beautiful & open-source tool for debugging, testing and building with HTTP(S) on Windows, Linux & Mac.
Publisher’s description
What is HTTP Toolkit?
HTTP Toolkit by Tim Perry is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 21st by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.27.3, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 49 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,084 times. The source code on GitHub (httptoolkit/httptoolkit-desktop) has 737 stars. Similar programs include Bruno, Insomnia and HTTPie.
Project description on GitHub: “Electron wrapper to build and distribute HTTP Toolkit for the desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 8.8 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: HTTP Toolkit is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HTTP Toolkit 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:
96E3648BDABDC3F39E2993B63B7ACE5DC9AA7BCF89980430499761C974F67656· 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 49 versions ›49 versions over 6 years · about 8.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.27.3Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.27.2 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.27.1 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.27.0 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.1 | June 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.0 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.2 | April 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.1 | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HTTPToolKit.HTTPToolKit -echoco install httptoolkit -yHttpToolkit-1.27.3.exe /SProgram files (.exe): httptoolkit.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask http-toolkitInformation
- Publisher
- Tim Perry
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/httptoolkit/httptoolkit-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.27.3
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 49
- Updates / year
- 8.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,084
- GitHub stars
- 737
- GitHub forks
- 110
- Website
- httptoolkit.tech
- winget ID
- HTTPToolKit.HTTPToolKit
- Chocolatey package
- httptoolkit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HTTP Toolkit free?
Yes. HTTP Toolkit is open-source software under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is HTTP Toolkit 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 HTTP Toolkit 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 HTTP Toolkit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HTTP Toolkit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of HTTP Toolkit?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use HTTP Toolkit without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to HTTP Toolkit?
Bruno, Insomnia, HTTPie, RenderDoc and Yaak. The alternatives page compares them.
