Launched February 24, 2026
Yaak
The API client for modern developers
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Yaak is a fast, offline-first API client that gets out of your way. No accounts, no sync, no telemetry. Store your API requests locally, end-to-end encrypted, and versioned with Git. Includes a CLI for full integration with agents like Claude or Codex.
Yaak is a fast, offline-first API client that stores requests locally, versioned with Git, and includes a CLI for AI agents.
- for
- Developers and teams needing a local, secure API testing tool.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- MIT
- v2026.9.0-beta.3Release 2026.9.0-beta.320 days ago
- v2026.9.0-beta.2Release 2026.9.0-beta.221 days ago
- v2026.9.0-beta.1Release 2026.9.0-beta.122 days ago
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Key features
8 features of Yaak
- Local-first storage — All requests are saved on your machine with optional end-to-end encryption.
- Git-based collaboration — Commit, diff, and branch request collections using built-in Git UI.
- Multi-protocol support — Interact with REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC, SSE, PDF preview and more.
- Agent-friendly CLI — CLI integrates with AI agents like Claude and Cursor via MCP plugin.
- Plugin extensibility — Extend authentication, importers, and template functions through plugins.
- Zero telemetry — No accounts, no cloud sync, and no data collection from the desktop app.
- Team licensing — Per-seat business licenses with SSO, SCIM provisioning, and transferable seats.
- Cross-platform — Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Use cases
- Rapidly test and debug APIs offline without cloud dependencies.
- Version API request collections with Git and share via existing workflows.
- Integrate API calls into AI agent workflows using the Yaak CLI.
- Securely manage secrets locally with OS keychain encryption.
- Collaborate across a team with per-seat licenses and SSO.
Yaak pricing
- Individual Annual$79/yearCommercial use · Lifetime fallback license · Email support · Boosted roadmap influence
- Individual Lifetime$399one timeCommercial use forever · Email support · Boosted roadmap influence · Non-transferable license
- Business Annual$149/user per yearCommercial use · Priority email support · Transferable licenses · SSO and user provisioning
Yaak FAQ
Do I need to buy a license for personal use?+
No, Yaak is free for personal use and does not require an account.
Is there a trial period for commercial use?+
Yes, a 30-day free trial is activated the first time you launch the app, no credit card needed.
Can I use Yaak on multiple devices?+
A license can be used on up to three devices by the same individual.
What payment options are available?+
Licenses are billed annually for subscriptions; there is also a one-time lifetime option.
Is Yaak open source?+
Yes, the desktop app is MIT-licensed and its source code is publicly available.
Summarized by DevHunt from yaak.app · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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