Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Insomnia
API client and design tool
Core Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Request Builder
|
Create API requests |
Environment Variables
|
Manage configs |
GraphQL
|
Query and explore |
Code Generation
|
Generate client code |
Testing
|
Unit and integration tests |
Design
|
OpenAPI designer |
Key Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Workspaces
|
Organize projects |
Collections
|
Group requests |
Templates
|
Request templates |
Plugins
|
Extend functionality |
Git Sync
|
Version control |
Best Practices
- Use environment variables for different stages
- Organize requests into collections
- Write tests for APIs
- Use templates for common requests
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
Insomnia is a great alternative to Postman