Overview

Start here to understand what Birnio is and where the project is going.

Birnio

Birnio is an early-stage open-source API client written in Rust. The goal is to build a fast, reliable, local-first alternative to tools like Bruno and Insomnia with a native GTK/libadwaita desktop experience.

Project shape

The repository is intentionally modular:

birnio-core defines the shared domain model.
birnio-http executes requests and maps responses.
birnio-storage owns SQLite persistence.
birnio-import converts external collection formats.
birnio-ui-gtk provides the native desktop shell.

Status

Birnio is currently a foundation skeleton. The workspace compiles, has a minimal GTK/libadwaita shell, and includes first-pass core, HTTP, storage, and import modules. The UI is not yet a usable API client.

Next milestones

Build the first real request editor flow.
Persist collections and environments.
Execute requests from the desktop UI.
Prepare pinned package distribution for Homebrew, winget, and Flatpak.