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Restfox for Mac

Offline-first web HTTP client

Quick answer: Restfox is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask restfox. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 22 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Restfox is

Restfox is a utility for macOS: offline-first web HTTP client.

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://restfox.dev/.

How to install Restfox

  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 restfox.

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 Restfox on Mac?

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

Is Restfox open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (flawiddsouza/Restfox), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Restfox run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Restfox?

It was installed 22 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6331 in this catalogue.

What version of Restfox is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.41.0.