
Karve
Native Windows API workspace for your .http files
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Karve is a native Windows workspace for managing and running .http API request files without cloud sync.
- for
- Developers who keep API request files in local repos on Windows.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Virtual folders — Gather .http files from any repo into virtual folders without moving them.
- Cross-repo search — Search request names, URLs, and file contents across all workspace files.
- In-editor execution — Run any request directly from its method line and view response in a panel.
- Response inspection — View JSON tree, raw body, headers, timing, and the resolved request side-by-side.
- Per-file environments — Switch dev, staging, prod using .env files attached to each request file.
- Searchable history — All requests and responses are saved and can be reopened from a searchable history.
Use cases
- Run and debug REST requests from multiple microservice repos without leaving Windows Explorer.
- Search for a specific endpoint across all .http files in a large codebase.
- Inspect response details (headers, timing, JSON) while developing against a staging server.
Karve FAQ
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, a 15-day free trial is available through the Microsoft Store.
Do I need a Karve account?+
No, Karve does not require an account; the Microsoft Store handles trial and purchase.
Will my .http files stay private?+
Files remain on your disk with no cloud sync; only anonymous crash diagnostics are sent.
Can I import existing Postman collections?+
Export the collection to .http files using a free browser converter, then open them in Karve.
What platforms does Karve support?+
Windows 10 (version 1809+) and Windows 11, both x64 and ARM64.
Is GraphQL or gRPC supported?+
Karve currently focuses on REST over HTTP and does not provide dedicated GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket tooling.
Summarized by DevHunt from karve.dev · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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