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Getting Started with Solo

Welcome to Solo, your powerful and simplified HTTP client for testing, developing, and debugging APIs.

What is Solo?​

Solo is a modern, offline-first API client that helps developers work with REST APIs, GraphQL, and gRPC services. Built with simplicity and power in mind, Solo provides an intuitive interface for managing your API requests without requiring an internet connection or cloud account.

Key Features​

  • 🌐 HTTP Requests – Support for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE methods
  • 🔐 Authentication – Bearer Token and Basic Auth support
  • 🔎 GraphQL – Full GraphQL query support with schema introspection
  • 📡 gRPC – gRPC service testing and debugging
  • 📁 Collections & Folders – Organize your requests efficiently
  • 🧪 Variables – Dynamic variable substitution across requests
  • 📤 cURL Export/Import – Easy integration with existing workflows
  • 💾 Offline-First – All data stored locally, no cloud required
  • 🎨 Modern UI – Clean, intuitive interface with dark/light themes

Installation​

macOS​

Download and install Solo using this command:

curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/sreq-inc/solo/releases/latest \
| grep "browser_download_url" \
| grep ".dmg" \
| cut -d '"' -f 4 \
| xargs -n 1 curl -L --output solo.dmg && open solo.dmg

Or download directly from the GitHub Releases page.

Windows & Linux​

Download the appropriate installer for your platform from the GitHub Releases page.

First Steps​

Once installed, you can immediately start using Solo:

  1. Create your first request – Click the "+" button to add a new HTTP request
  2. Organize with folders – Create folders to group related requests
  3. Set up variables – Define variables for reusable values across requests
  4. Test your API – Send requests and inspect responses

All your data is stored locally on your machine, so you can work offline without any concerns about privacy or connectivity.

Why Solo?​

Offline-First Architecture​

Unlike cloud-based API clients, Solo stores all your data locally:

  • ✅ Complete privacy – Your API keys and requests never leave your machine
  • ✅ Work anywhere – No internet connection required
  • ✅ Fast performance – No network latency for loading your data
  • ✅ Data ownership – You control where your data lives

Built for Developers​

Solo focuses on what matters most to developers:

  • Simple interface – No clutter, just the features you need
  • Keyboard shortcuts – Work efficiently with keyboard navigation
  • Modern tech stack – Built with Tauri and React for performance
  • Cross-platform – Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Next Steps​

Explore the documentation to learn more about specific features: