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apiflow

Lightweight API workspace with docs, testing, mocking, and AI — offline too.

💎 Hidden gem★ 639 stars⑂ 102 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

apiflow is an open-source automation project by trueleaf (trueleaf/apiflow on GitHub). It has 639 GitHub stars and 102 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

GitHub stars
639
Forks
102
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Category
Automation
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Apiflow

    Get the lightweight desktop client.

  2. Define your APIs

    Document endpoints in the workspace.

  3. Test and mock

    Send requests and simulate endpoints.

  4. Automate with AI

    Let AI generate tests and handle routine work.

// features

Why people love it

Works offline

Full workspace functionality without a connection.

API documentation

Keep living docs next to your endpoints.

Testing built in

Send requests and assert responses.

Mock servers

Simulate endpoints before they exist.

AI automation

AI help for tests and repetitive tasks.

Lightweight

Aims to stay fast where rivals feel heavy.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/trueleaf/apiflow.git
    cd apiflow
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

How is it different from Postman?

It is lighter, works offline, and bundles AI-powered automation.

Is apiflow free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — commercial use allowed.

Does it support OpenAPI?

Check the docs for current import and export formats.

Can I collaborate with a team?

It supports online workspaces; see the docs for team features.

Which platforms are supported?

It is built on Vue/Electron, so desktop platforms are the target.

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Get apiflow

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