Posting v1 – The modern HTTP client that lives in your terminal
Hi HN! I just released version 1.0 of Posting, an open source terminal application I've been working on which you might find useful if you work with, test, or develop HTTP APIs! Posting (https://github.com/darrenburns/posting) is an HTTP client, not unlike Postman and Insomnia. However, as a TUI application, it works over SSH and enables efficient keyboard-centric workflows. Your requests are stored locally in simple readable YAML files, meaning they're easy to read and version control. Some other features include: - "Jump mode" navigation - Environments/variables…
Posting v1 – The modern HTTP client that lives in your terminal launched on July 10, 2024 with 184 votes, #305 of 5,184 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Posting is an open-source terminal HTTP client designed for developers who test and build APIs. Unlike browser-based alternatives, it runs in the terminal and works over SSH, supporting keyboard-driven workflows. Requests are stored as readable YAML files for easy version control. Key features include jump-mode navigation, environment variables, syntax highlighting, vim key support, and a fuzzy search command palette. Built with Python and Textual, it's ideal for developers who prefer terminal-based tools.
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From the sources
The modern API client that lives in your terminal. - darrenburns/posting
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN! I just released version 1.0 of Posting, an open source terminal application I've been working on which you might find useful if you work with, test, or develop HTTP APIs! Posting (https://github.com/darrenburns/posting) is an HTTP client, not unlike Postman and Insomnia. However, as a TUI…
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