HTTP Prompt is an interactive command-line HTTP client built on top of HTTPie, providing a read-eval-print loop (REPL) shell for exploring and testing APIs. It wraps HTTPie's request-building and response-parsing capabilities into a persistent session that tracks current URL, headers, and other context, enabling rapid iteration on API calls without leaving the terminal.
The tool distinguishes itself through its interactive shell environment, which includes context-aware tab completion for HTTP methods, URLs, headers, and body parameters, along with terminal-based syntax highlighting for both requests and responses. Command history persistence allows users to navigate through previous inputs within the session, while the prompt-based state management simplifies repeated API interactions by maintaining session context.
The project covers the full workflow of interactive API exploration, from launching an interactive HTTP client to exploring APIs with real-time autocomplete and syntax highlighting. It is designed for developer tooling integration, combining HTTPie's power with an interactive shell for streamlined API debugging and development.