Firecamp
The DX-First API Development Platform.
Overview
Firecamp is an open-source, multi-protocol API client designed to improve developer experience. It offers dedicated clients for GraphQL, WebSocket, and Socket.io, in addition to REST, providing a tailored experience for each protocol. It aims to be a fast and collaborative alternative to other API tools.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-protocol support (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, Socket.io)
- Protocol-specific UI/UX
- Team Workspaces for collaboration
- API Collections
- Code Generation
- Open-Source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior support for real-time protocols like WebSocket and Socket.io
- Dedicated and optimized UI for each protocol
- Open-source core
Unique Value: Provides a first-class developer experience for a wide range of API protocols, especially real-time and event-driven ones.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Debugging WebSocket message frames
- Building and testing complex GraphQL queries and mutations
- Sharing a collection of REST API requests within a team workspace
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- API Gateway Management
- Automated performance testing
🏆 Alternatives
Offers much deeper and more intuitive tooling for WebSocket and GraphQL APIs compared to the more generic clients in Postman or Insomnia.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited collaboration features.
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