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Advanced REST Client for Mac

API testing tool

Quick answer: Advanced REST Client is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask advancedrestclient. The project is open source. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Advanced REST Client is

Advanced REST Client is a developer tool for macOS: API testing tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/advanced-rest-client/arc-electron.

How to install Advanced REST Client

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask advancedrestclient.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Advanced REST Client on Mac?

Run brew install --cask advancedrestclient in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Advanced REST Client open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: advanced-rest-client/arc-electron.

Does Advanced REST Client run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Advanced REST Client?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9003 in this catalogue.

What version of Advanced REST Client is current?

The latest packaged version is 17.0.9.