Vayu
Open-source, local-first API client & load testing tool
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Atharva Kusumbia

Vayu - Open-source, local-first API client & load testing tool

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Vayu is a high-performance alternative to Postman and JMeter. It combines a modern UI for API debugging with a C++ engine for handling high-throughput load tests. 100% local, privacy-first, and open source.

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Atharva Kusumbia
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Hi Product Hunt! I built Vayu because I was frustrated with the current state of API tools. Postman has become bloated and forces cloud synchronization, while high-performance tools like JMeter lack a modern developer experience. Vayu bridges the gap. It is a desktop application that lets you debug APIs visually and then stress-test them instantly—without switching tools. Key Features: 🚀 High Performance: Uses a native C++20 engine for maximum throughput. 🔒 Privacy First: 100% local. No cloud sync, no forced logins. Your data stays on your disk. ⚡ Sidecar Architecture: The UI (Electron) remains responsive even while the engine pumps thousands of requests per second. 📜 Scripting: Compatible with Postman's pm.test syntax using embedded QuickJS. 💻 Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, and Linux. Vayu is Open Source (AGPL). I built it to bring the "developer experience" back to load testing. I'd love to hear your feedback on the architecture and what features you'd like to see next!