Free RiderKeep API work close to files and Git.

A macOS API client for writing requests, environment variables, pre/post-processing, OpenAPI change review, and local Git workflows without a server or account.

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Local-first

Store workspaces locally and use them without a separate server or account.

Git-friendly

Keep shareable collection files in diffs and commits while separating local secrets.

OpenAPI review

Review endpoint changes and conflicts before selectively applying specification updates.

Environment & Vars

Combine environment values, request-scoped Vars, and runtime-captured values hierarchically.

Scriptable

Control requests and runtime variables with req, res, and ctx APIs in QuickJS pre/post-processing scripts.

Collection Runner

Run saved requests in sequence with stop-on-failure, manual stop, and per-request results.

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Don’t just look. Send it.

Edit a request. Send it. See what comes back.

Sample responses

sample-workspace / Store API

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What Free Rider covers

Free Rider writes and runs API requests like Postman or Bruno, but focuses on local files and Git-based collaboration rather than server synchronization.

Write and run requests — Params, Headers, Body, Auth, Vars, Tests, Docs
Multiple Environments and linked .env files
Global pre-processing and post-processing scripts
Collection Runner based on saved requests
Review and selectively apply OpenAPI 3.x JSON/YAML changes
Collection file diff / commit workflow
macOS arm64 / x64 distribution, Homebrew Cask installation, and automatic updates

New to Free Rider?

Start with Getting Started, then continue with Environments and Vars and OpenAPI Sync.