A Dragon Ball themed REST API Client built with Rust
Request editor with params, headers, and organized project sidebar
JSON body editor with syntax highlighting and formatted response view
PostMen is a lightweight, fast, and visually striking REST API client featuring a unique Dragon Ball inspired design. Built entirely in Rust using the Dioxus framework, it provides a native desktop experience with modern UI/UX patterns.
- Project Organization — Organize your API requests into projects and folders
- Multiple Tabs — Work with multiple requests simultaneously
- HTTP Methods — Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and OPTIONS
- Request Parameters — Easily manage query parameters with descriptions
- Custom Headers — Add and manage HTTP headers per request
- JSON Body Editor — Syntax-highlighted JSON editor with formatting
- Multipart Form Data — Support for file uploads and form data
- Response Viewer — View response body, headers, status, and timing
- Hostname Management — Configure and switch between different API environments
- Local Storage — All data stored locally in SQLite database
- Native Performance — Built with Rust for blazing fast performance
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Language | Rust |
| UI Framework | Dioxus 0.7 |
| HTTP Client | reqwest |
| Database | SQLite (rusqlite) |
| Async Runtime | Tokio |
| Native Menus | muda |
- Rust (1.70 or later)
- Cargo (comes with Rust)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/postmen.git
cd postmen
# Build and run in development mode
cargo run
# Build for release
cargo build --releaseThe release binary will be available at target/release/postmen.
- Create a Project — Click the
+button in the sidebar to create a new project - Add Requests — Right-click on a project to add new requests
- Configure Hostnames — Click the globe icon in the header to manage API base URLs
- Send Requests — Fill in the request details and click "Send"
- View Responses — Check the response panel for results, headers, and timing
Planned features for future releases:
- Authentication Support — OAuth 2.0, Basic Auth, Bearer Token, API Keys
- Environment Variables — Support for
{{variable}}syntax in requests - Postman Import — Import collections from Postman JSON format
- Request History — Browse and restore previous requests
- Code Generation — Generate code snippets in various languages
- WebSocket Support — Test WebSocket connections
This application is 100% vibe coded — built with passion during creative coding sessions, powered by curiosity and good vibes.
Hobby Project Notice: PostMen is a personal hobby project created for learning and experimentation purposes. It is not intended for wide distribution or commercial use. Use at your own discretion.
As this is a personal hobby project, contributions are not actively sought. However, feel free to fork the repository and adapt it for your own use.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Built with 🔥 and Rust