Ain is a terminal API client

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Ain is a terminal-based API client that allows developers to test and interact with APIs directly from the command line. It launched in 2021 and is available on GitHub. The tool is designed for developers who prefer working in terminal environments and need to send requests to and inspect responses from APIs without leaving their development workflow.

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