Hoppscotch Community Edition

Hoppscotch Community Edition is a modern, fast, and beautiful API development and testing platform. Built with Node.js and Vue.js, it provides a lightweight, web-based alternative to traditional API testing tools with real-time collaboration features and comprehensive protocol support.

Key Features

• Comprehensive API Testing:

  • Intuitive HTTP request builder
  • Support for all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
  • Advanced request/response viewer
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Environment variables and dynamic values
  • Request history and persistence

• Multi-Protocol Support:

  • REST API testing and development
  • GraphQL query builder and testing
  • WebSocket connection testing
  • Server-Sent Events (SSE) support
  • Socket.IO testing capabilities
  • Real-time protocol testing

• Real-time Collaboration:

  • Live collaboration features
  • Team workspaces and sharing
  • Shared request collections
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Team member management
  • Collaborative API development

• Modern Developer Experience:

  • Clean, intuitive interface
  • Lightning-fast performance
  • Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts
  • Dark and light theme support
  • Responsive design for all devices
  • Progressive web app (PWA) support

• Advanced Data Management:

  • Organized request collections
  • Environment management system
  • Request history tracking
  • Import/export capabilities (Postman, OpenAPI)
  • Local and cloud data persistence
  • Backup and sync features

• Developer Productivity Features:

  • Pre-request scripts for automation
  • Test scripts and assertions
  • Code generation for multiple languages
  • API documentation generation
  • Mock server capabilities
  • Automated testing workflows

• Enterprise-Ready Features:

  • Self-hosted deployment options
  • Team management and permissions
  • SSO integration capabilities
  • Audit logging and compliance
  • Custom branding options
  • Enterprise security features

Technical Specifications

• Language: Node.js, Vue.js
• License: MIT
• Deployment: Docker
• Platforms: Web-based, cross-platform
• Requirements: Node.js, Modern web browser
• Architecture: Progressive web application
• Database: Optional for persistence

Use Cases

• API Development: Building and testing APIs during development
• API Documentation: Creating interactive API documentation
• Team Collaboration: Collaborative API development and testing
• Quality Assurance: API testing and validation workflows
• Developer Onboarding: Learning and exploring APIs
• Integration Testing: Testing API integrations and workflows

Unique Advantages

• Lightweight & Fast: Minimal resource usage with maximum performance
• Modern Interface: Beautiful, intuitive user experience
• Real-time Collaboration: Built-in team collaboration features
• Multi-Protocol: Support for REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and more
• Self-Hosted: Complete control over data and deployment
• Open Source: Transparent, customizable, and community-driven

Based on the Hoppscotch GitHub repository, this tool provides development teams with a modern, fast, and collaborative API testing platform that serves as an excellent alternative to traditional tools, making it ideal for teams that want a lightweight, self-hosted solution for API development and testing with real-time collaboration capabilities.