Yaak

Yaak is designed to let you send and organize requests for multiple API types:

• REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, Server-Sent Events (SSE), and gRPC
• Built using Tauri, Rust, and React
• Lightweight and privacy-friendly — no enforced cloud storage, minimal telemetry, fully offline capable
• Supports importing collections from other tools like Postman and Insomnia
• Offers flexible authentication options: OAuth2, JWT, Basic Auth, and encrypted secrets

🔗 GitHub Repository

💡 Why You Might Like It

• 🧩 All-in-one API tool — handle REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and gRPC in a single app
• 🔒 Privacy-focused — work locally without cloud lock-in
• 🗂️ Organized workflow — supports workspaces, folders, and environment variables for dev/stage/prod
• 🧠 Git-friendly — stores data in files that can be versioned alongside your code
• ⚡ Modern tech stack — built with Rust + React + Tauri for speed and security

⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind

• Some features are still evolving compared to mature tools like Postman or Insomnia
• Currently has a “bug-fix only” contribution policy (no major new features for now)
• Migrating existing environments may take a bit of setup

🎯 Ideal Use Cases

• Backend or API developers working with multiple protocols
• Teams who prefer offline-first, privacy-conscious tools
• Developers who want full control over requests, secrets, and environment configuration
• Users looking to avoid cloud-based or subscription-heavy API tools