xh

A fast, open-source command-line HTTP client with HTTPie-style syntax, written in Rust.

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About xh

xh is a command-line tool for sending HTTP requests that copies HTTPie's friendly syntax while focusing on speed. You type something like a method, a URL and key=value pairs, and xh builds a JSON body, sets headers and prints a coloured, formatted response, with support for sessions, authentication, downloads, HTTP/2 and printing the equivalent curl command. Because it is written in Rust and ships as a single static binary, it starts almost instantly and installs easily on Linux, macOS and Windows through common package managers, with no Python runtime needed. It is free and open source under the MIT licence. The trade-offs are that it does not implement every HTTPie feature or plugin, it has no graphical interface or saved collections, and it is maintained by volunteers. It suits developers who like HTTPie's syntax but want a faster, dependency-free binary for everyday terminal requests.

Best for: Terminal users who like HTTPie's syntax but want a fast single binary.

What works

Very fast startup
HTTPie-compatible syntax
Single binary with no runtime
Free and MIT licensed

Why people leave

Not every HTTPie feature is supported
No collections or graphical interface
Volunteer-maintained

Top xh alternatives

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1
HTTPie
The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app.
65.3
2
curl
Preinstalled almost everywhere and supports far more protocols.
62.6
3
Hurl
Plain-text request files with assertions for testing.
59.6
4
ATAC
A terminal interface with saved collections, also written in Rust.
57.2
5
Slumber
A Rust terminal client with YAML collections and a TUI.
55.3

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xh: common questions

Is xh free?

Yes. xh is free, open-source software.

Is xh open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ducaale/xh.

What platforms does xh run on?

xh is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to xh?

The highest-ranked xh alternatives right now are HTTPie, curl and Hurl. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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