Restfox
Publisher’s description
What is Restfox?
Restfox by Flawid D'Souza is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.40.0, released on July 27, 2025. The version history goes back to July 26, 2024: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (flawiddsouza/Restfox) has 2,772 stars. Similar programs include Bruno, Insomnia and Yaak.
Project description on GitHub: “Offline-First Minimalistic HTTP & Socket Testing Client for the Web & Desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Restfox is an open-source api & web development tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Restfox 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:
EEAB4D37CC1CD9D8D57B886B1E84AA22AEA7FB6C680C3DDF6FC897FC780EE17B· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40.0Latest | July 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.39.0 | July 4, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.38.0 | June 6, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.37.0 | May 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.36.0 | March 14, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE |
| 0.35.0 | January 8, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE |
| 0.20.0 | July 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id flawiddsouza.Restfox -eRestfox-0.40.0.Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub dev.restfox.RestfoxInformation
- Publisher
- Flawid D'Souza
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/flawiddsouza/Restfox
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.40.0
- Released
- July 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 2,772
- GitHub forks
- 144
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- flawiddsouza.Restfox
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Restfox free?
Yes. Restfox is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Restfox 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 Restfox 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 Restfox be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Restfox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Restfox?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 26, 2024.
What are alternatives to Restfox?
Bruno, Insomnia, Yaak, Hurl and HTTPie. The alternatives page compares them.
