The Desktop API client for REST and GraphQL. Make requests, inspect responses.
Publisher’s description
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia by Kong is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 4th by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE 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 13.3.1, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to September 29, 2023: 54 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 18 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 152,968 times. The source code on GitHub (Kong/insomnia) has 40,071 stars. Similar programs include Bruno, Yaak and HTTPie.
Project description on GitHub: “The open-source, cross-platform API client for GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, SSE and gRPC. With Cloud, Local and Git storage.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 18 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Insomnia is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Debug APIs using the most popular protocols and formats.
- Design APIs using the native OpenAPI editor and visual preview.
- Test APIs using native test suites.
- Mock APIs will be coming soon in November 2023.
- Build CI/CD pipelines using the native Insomnia CLI for linting and testing.
- Collaborate with others using the many collaboration features to share your projects.
- Local Vault: for local storage of collections, design specs and every other resource.
- Cloud Sync: for cloud collaboration, encrypted and free.
- Git Sync: for Git storage of all files using any 3rd party Git repository.
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Is Insomnia 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:
FF4D012E135DF13CCE4FC9AFEEB50E11CF6D6E616AD22587B246BF9BBEB51522· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the Kong/insomnia repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on August 15, 2022.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Dependency update tool10
- Published packages10
- Branch protection1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 54 versions ›54 versions over 3 years · about 18 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3.1Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.3.0 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.2.0 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.1.0 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.0.2 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.0.1 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 13.0.0 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.6.0 | May 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Insomnia.Insomnia -echoco install insomnia-rest-api-client -yscoop install extras/insomniaInsomnia.Core-13.3.1.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask insomniaflatpak install flathub rest.insomnia.InsomniaInformation
- Publisher
- Kong
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Kong/insomnia
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 13.3.1
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 29, 2023
- Versions listed
- 54
- Updates / year
- 17.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 152,968
- GitHub stars
- 40,071
- GitHub forks
- 2,386
- Website
- insomnia.rest
- winget ID
- Insomnia.Insomnia
- Chocolatey package
- insomnia-rest-api-client
- Scoop package
- extras/insomnia
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Insomnia free?
Yes. Insomnia is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Insomnia 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 Insomnia 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 Insomnia be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Insomnia 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 Insomnia?
The versions page lists all 54 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 29, 2023.
Can I use Insomnia without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Insomnia?
Bruno, Yaak, HTTPie, insomnia-designer and Altair GraphQL Client. The alternatives page compares them.
