purerequest is a keyboard-driven, file-based desktop HTTP client for building, sending, and organizing HTTP requests from a local workspace.
Publisher’s description
What is purerequest?
purerequest is an open-source api & web development program for Windows from Piotr Zieliński. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.1, released on August 30, 2026. 2 versions are listed since July 20, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: purerequest is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is purerequest 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:
326075B8EEEC925310EFD112DDB268303B6A4F969F9B67125A31D4FF2E9D5D17· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.0 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pzielinski.purerequest -epurerequest_0.1.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Piotr Zieliński
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/piotrzielinski1994/purerequest
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- pzielinski.purerequest
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Frequently asked questions
Is purerequest free?
Yes. purerequest is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is purerequest 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 purerequest 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 purerequest be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does purerequest support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does purerequest 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 purerequest?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 20, 2026.
Can I use purerequest without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to purerequest?
Insomnia, Bruno, ARMClient, HTTPie and Yaak. The alternatives page compares them.
