Bracketeer — Swagger/OpenAPI Client for Mac Developers

Import Swagger/OpenAPI specs, build requests, and inspect responses in a native, keyboard-first environment. Bracketeer is a lightweight API client purpose-built for macOS.

What it does

Bracketeer is a native SwiftUI API client that imports OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and turns them into an interactive request builder. Unlike bloated Electron-based API tools, Bracketeer runs lean on Apple Silicon and stores authentication tokens securely in the macOS Keychain.

Key features

• Import Swagger/OpenAPI 3.x specs and auto-generate request forms
• Build and send HTTP requests with header, body, and query parameter editors
• Syntax-highlighted response viewer with JSON/XML formatting
• Environment variables for switching between dev, staging, and production
• Authentication tokens stored in macOS Keychain
• Keyboard-first navigation — minimal mouse use
• Works offline for building and organizing requests

Common workflows

• Backend developers: Import your team's OpenAPI spec and test every endpoint without leaving your IDE flow
• API integration: Verify third-party API behavior with saved request collections
• QA engineers: Build and save test requests for regression testing

Privacy and local-first design

Bracketeer stores all API specs, request collections, and environment variables locally. Tokens live in the macOS Keychain. No cloud sync, no telemetry. Network requests only happen when you explicitly send them.

FAQ

Does Bracketeer support GraphQL?

Bracketeer is focused on REST APIs via OpenAPI specs. GraphQL support is on the roadmap.

Can I export my request collections?

Yes. Request collections can be exported and shared as files.

What macOS version is required?

macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.

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