NativeSoft

NativeSoft is a desktop application for developers who work with REST APIs. Its main product, NativeRest, is a client for sending, testing, and organizing HTTP requests. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Unlike many popular tools built on Electron, NativeSoft is a native application. This means it starts quickly, uses less memory, and has a responsive interface without lag. You can use it completely offline, storing all your data locally, or set up cloud workspaces for team collaboration.

The tool is packed with features for practical API work. It includes a preconfigured proxy server, a system for managing variables across different environments, and a library of built-in functions for tasks like hashing and encoding. You can write simple tests to check response status, time, or body content. It also lets you generate code snippets in over fifteen languages, including Python, JavaScript, and Go. For organization, it supports folders with drag-and-drop and can import collections directly from Postman.

NativeSoft is built for developers and testers who need a fast, reliable tool for daily API interaction. It's ideal for someone frustrated with the bloat of Electron-based apps and who values performance. Real-world use includes building and testing a backend service, documenting a collection of endpoints for a team, or quickly generating client code for a new API integration. The portable version, which is a single 8 MB executable, is also a great option for working across different machines without installation.