Milkman

Milkman is an extensible request/response workbench that streamlines crafting and managing various types of requests. It provides a lightweight, JavaFx-based alternative to resource-heavy applications like Postman.

Milkman is the open source alternative to:

Postman

About Milkman

Milkman offers a versatile environment for building and organizing requests across different technologies including HTTP REST, databases, GRPC, GraphQL, and more. Built on JavaFx, it emphasizes speed and efficient resource usage. With a plugin-based design, the tool is constantly evolving through new features and community contributions.

Key Features

Lightweight and fast JavaFx-based interface
Extensible plugin architecture for diverse technologies
Supports HTTP, database requests, GRPC, GraphQL, and more
Regular updates with active community contributions

Summary

Milkman delivers a high-performance, extensible solution for developers who need a robust tool to manage a variety of requests without the heavy resource demands of traditional applications. Its focus on efficiency and continuous improvement makes it a standout option.

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