GoKawiilDeveloper launches Ghostman, a terminal-based API client and webhook inspector
A developer has released Ghostman, an open-source command-line tool for sending API requests and inspecting webhooks directly in the terminal. It stores collections as local YAML files, starts in under 200ms, and includes a built-in webhook receiver that runs on localhost without needing external tunneling services.
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The project is positioned as a lightweight alternative to Postman and Insomnia, which the creator argues have grown bulky and reliant on cloud accounts and telemetry. By keeping everything local and keyboard-driven, Ghostman could appeal to developers who prioritize speed, privacy, and scriptable workflows over graphical, cloud-synced tooling, though its adoption will depend on whether it can match the feature depth of established clients.
- Ghostman is a terminal-based API client and webhook inspector built for local-first use.
- It stores request collections as plain YAML files that can be version-controlled with Git.
- Its built-in webhook receiver avoids the need for external tunneling tools like ngrok.
Source: github.com, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “Show HN: Ghostman – A fast, keyboard-driven TUI API client and webhook inspector”
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