Milkman
A fast, extensible JavaFX-based workbench for crafting and testing HTTP, gRPC, GraphQL, and other requests via plugins.
What is Milkman?
Milkman is an extensible request/response workbench for developers and testers to craft, execute, and manage various types of API and database requests. It serves as a fast, plugin-based alternative to tools like Postman, supporting protocols such as HTTP, gRPC, GraphQL, and SQL via JDBC. The project addresses frustrations with slow, memory-heavy Electron apps by offering a lightweight JavaFX-based desktop application.
Developers, QA engineers, and DevOps professionals who need a customizable and performant tool for API testing, debugging, and automation across multiple protocols and data sources.
Milkman stands out due to its plugin-first design, allowing deep customization and extension, combined with the speed and efficiency of a JavaFX native application. It avoids cloud account requirements and vendor lock-in, emphasizing user control and flexibility.
Overview
An Extensible Request/Response Workbench
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing REST APIs with support for proxies and Server-Sent Events (SSE)
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