Launched June 23, 2026
Karve

Karve

Native Windows API workspace for your .http files

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Karve is a native Windows API workspace built around `.http` files. Collect requests from different repos, organize them in one workspace, and run them without Postman collections, cloud sync, accounts, or subscriptions.

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
XAKPC-Dev-Labs/karve-dev 1 0updated 3 months ago
works withVS Code REST ClientJetBrains HTTP Client

Key features

6 features of Karve
  • 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.