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RapidAPI for Mac (Paw)

A native macOS HTTP client, formerly called Paw, now free and owned by Nokia.

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About RapidAPI for Mac (Paw)

RapidAPI for Mac is the native macOS API client that many developers still know as Paw. It has a Mac-style interface for composing requests, inspecting responses, chaining values between requests with dynamic values, generating client code in many languages and importing or exporting API descriptions such as OpenAPI (Swagger), RAML and API Blueprint. Paw was bought by RapidAPI and renamed, and RapidAPI's API business later passed to Nokia. The app is free for personal and professional use, with an optional team service for syncing projects. Its strengths are speed, polish and deep macOS integration, which made it a favourite among Mac developers for years. The big caveat is its future: the vendor now says upcoming macOS releases, including macOS 27, won't be tested or officially supported, and development has been slow. There are no Windows or Linux versions. It suits Mac developers who already rely on it, while newcomers may prefer an actively developed client.

Best for: Mac developers who want a polished native HTTP client and already use Paw.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free for personal and professional use
  • Fast, polished native macOS interface
  • Strong dynamic values and code generation
  • Imports and exports OpenAPI, RAML and API Blueprint

Why people leave

  • Mac only
  • Newer macOS versions not officially supported
  • Slow development since the ownership changes

Top RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) alternatives

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  1. 1Yaak logo
    Yaak

    A modern, fast desktop client that is actively developed and runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.

    66.5
  2. 2HTTPie logo
    HTTPie

    A clean desktop and CLI client with a similar focus on simplicity.

    61.3
  3. 3Bruno logo
    Bruno

    Open-source, offline-first client that stores collections as files in Git.

    59.4
  4. 4Insomnia logo
    Insomnia

    Cross-platform client with REST, GraphQL and gRPC support and Git sync.

    57.5
  5. 5Kr
    Kreya

    A polished desktop client with strong gRPC support and local storage.

    53.6

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RapidAPI for Mac (Paw): common questions

Is RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) free?

Yes, RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) is free to use.

Is RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) open source?

No, RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Yaak, HTTPie and Bruno.

What platforms does RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) run on?

RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to RapidAPI for Mac (Paw)?

The highest-ranked RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) alternatives right now are Yaak, HTTPie and Bruno. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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