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Insomnia is a powerful REST client that allows you to send HTTP requests and view responses from REST APIs.

It is designed to be easy to use and helps developers debug and test their APIs more effectively.

With Insomnia, you can create and save requests, organize them into workspaces, and share them with others.

You can also create custom environments to store variables and configure dynamic request parameters, making it easy to test APIs that require authentication or need to send different data for each request. Insomnia is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux and can be downloaded for free from the Insomnia website.

Can you import collections into Insomnia?

Yes, you can import collections into Insomnia. A collection in Insomnia is a group of requests that are logically organized and can be easily shared with other users. You can import collections into Insomnia using one of the following options:

1. Import a collection from a file exported from Insomnia or another REST client. To do this, click on “File > Import Data” in the Insomnia menu and select the file to import.
2. Import a collection from a URL link. To do this, click on “File > Import Data” in the Insomnia menu, then select “From URL” in the opened dialog box. Enter the URL of the collection to import and click “Import”.
3. Import a collection from a JSON or YAML file. To do this, click on “File > Import Data” in the Insomnia menu and select “From File” in the opened dialog box. Select the JSON or YAML file to import and click “Import”.

It is also possible to import a collection from the Insomnia command-line interface using the “insomnia import” command. Refer to the Insomnia documentation for more information on using this command.

What are the differences between Postman and Insomnia?

Postman and Insomnia are both popular tools for testing and debugging REST APIs. Here are some key differences between the two:

1. Supported platforms: Postman is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and as a browser extension, while Insomnia is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
2. Protocol support: Postman supports a wide range of protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, REST, GraphQL, and SOAP, while Insomnia primarily focuses on HTTP and REST requests.
3. Environment management: Postman offers advanced environment management functionality that allows you to define environment variables and use them in requests, while Insomnia also provides environment management but with fewer advanced features.
4. Collaboration: Postman offers real-time collaboration feature that allows users to work on the same collections simultaneously, whereas Insomnia does not have this feature.
5. Pricing: Postman is free for personal use but offers paid plans for businesses. Insomnia is free at all levels.

It is important to note that these differences are just some of the many differences between Postman and Insomnia. It is recommended to try both and choose the one that best fits your needs.