Core products
Four products, one plain-text collection format — anything you build in one carries over to the others.API Client
Build, send, and organize API requests in the desktop app, with
environments, authentication, tests, and scripts.
CLI
Run collections from the command line, generate test reports, and automate
API checks in CI/CD.
API Docs
Document your APIs in Markdown and auto-generate shareable API
documentation.
VS Code Extension
Open collections, edit
.bru files, and send requests without leaving your
editor.Quick starts
Bruno Starter Guide
Hands-on walkthrough: create collections, send requests, write tests, and
collaborate with Git in the app.
CLI Starter Guide
Hands-on walkthrough: install Bruno CLI, run collections, generate reports,
and integrate with CI/CD.
Migrating from Postman
Import your Postman collections and environments into Bruno in minutes.
Start with a task
Scripting
Add pre-request and post-response scripts to customize and test requests.
Variables
Use variables across requests, environments, and collections.
Authentication
Configure Basic, Bearer, OAuth 2.0, and other auth methods for your
requests.
Explore Public Collections
Want to see Bruno in action? Bruno Public Collections is a GitHub repository of ready-to-use API collections. Clone one and open it in Bruno to test APIs.Why Bruno?
- Git-friendly collaboration — store collections as files and review API changes like code.
- Offline-first by design — work locally without requiring a cloud account.*
- Plain text collections — store requests in YAML for readable, versionable collections.