Hoppscotch

App in the BluixApps catalog

What it is

Hoppscotch is an API development ecosystem — REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, MQTT client; collections, environments, history, real-time team collaboration. Browser-first PWA with self-hosted server for team sync.

The OSS alternative to Postman with a focus on speed, simplicity, and no forced cloud account.

What it's for

  • API testing — REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, MQTT clients in one tool
  • Team collaboration — shared collections + environments across team
  • API documentation — generate docs from collections
  • Developer onboarding — new devs explore APIs without local setup
  • Edge debugging — websocket / MQTT inspection during dev

Who it's for

  • API developers preferring browser-based over Postman desktop app
  • Backend teams sharing API collections with frontend / mobile
  • DevRel teams showcasing APIs to external developers
  • Privacy-conscious teams rejecting Postman's mandatory cloud account
  • Indie developers wanting Postman features without per-seat billing

Why teams pick Hoppscotch over alternatives

  • MIT license — fully open, commercial use unrestricted
  • No forced cloud account — anonymous use works perfectly
  • PWA — installs as app on desktop / mobile
  • Multi-protocol — REST + GraphQL + WebSocket + MQTT + SSE in one
  • Real-time collaboration — shared workspaces sync in real-time
  • Self-hosted server — team data on your infrastructure

Integrations

  • Protocols — REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, MQTT, Socket.IO
  • Authentication — Bearer, Basic, API key, OAuth 1/2, AWS Signature, JWT
  • Identity — Google, GitHub, Microsoft, custom OAuth for server
  • Collection import — Postman, OpenAPI, cURL, Insomnia formats
  • Pre/post scripts — JavaScript hooks for request/response manipulation
  • Environment variables — secret-aware variable storage
  • API docs export — Markdown / OpenAPI export

Notable users & community

  • 65k+ GitHub stars (one of the most-starred OSS dev tools)
  • Active Discord with thousands of developers
  • Backed by Hoppscotch.io with sustainable open-core model
  • Featured in Postman-alternative comparisons
  • Strong adoption among indie devs and small teams

Tips & operations

  • Self-host server for teams — anonymous mode works for solo; teams need server for sync
  • Set up SSO early — local accounts proliferate; OAuth SSO from day one
  • Backup Postgres — all collections + environments live here
  • API key in env vars — never commit env values to shared collections
  • Mind WebSocket scaling — long-lived connections; size accordingly for active teams
  • Browser permissions — REST CORS from PWA needs server proxy for cross-origin APIs

What we ship in BluixApps

  • Docker compose: Hoppscotch server + Postgres
  • Pinned hoppscotch/hoppscotch:latest (release-tagged)
  • HTTPS via Let's Encrypt
  • Admin user via env config
  • OAuth providers documented for team setup
  • Persistent Postgres for collections + environments
  • Backup hook covers Postgres
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