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Karve

Name: Karve
Price: 39.99 USD

Paid#34 of 38 in API Clients

Karve: A focused Windows REST client for developers who work in .http and .rest files. Ranked #34 of 38 in API Clients by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for windows .http file workflows.

5.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.7 / 10
Pricing
15-day trial
Best for
Windows .http file workflows
Free plan
No
Paid from
$39.99 one-time
Automated test runs
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Organizes .http files across multiple repositories without moving them
- Structured responses include JSON, headers, timing, and request details
- Searchable local history, .env switching, and session-restoring tabs
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with no macOS or Linux platform
- REST-only: no GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket support
- No team workspaces, automated request chains, or API documentation

Our verdict on Karve

Karve is a native Windows API client for developers who keep REST requests in plain .http or .rest files. It brings files from multiple repositories into one workspace without moving them, executes requests, and presents responses with JSON, raw body, headers, timing, and resolved request details. Per-file .env switching, drag-and-drop file handling, tabs with session restoration, and searchable local history suit individual developers working in Git-based repositories. Karve does not require an account or cloud workspace.

The paid plan is straightforward: the Karve license costs $39.99 USD as a one-time purchase. It includes Windows 10/11 support, v1.x updates, and a 15-day free trial, with no subscription. The value is concentrated in the file-based workflow rather than a broad API development suite. Developers who want to keep requests close to their repositories get workspace organization, global search across requests, files, and history, plus persistent local request and response records. The built-in MCP server also connects Karve with AI agents.

Its ecosystem fit is strongest for Git workflows and tools including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and Cursor. That makes Karve a practical choice for solo Windows developers whose work centers on REST requests stored as files. It is a weaker fit for teams needing shared workspaces, for API documentation workflows, or for projects using GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs. Automated request chains are also outside its scope, so developers needing broader protocol coverage or collaborative API tooling should choose a different category fit.

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Karve pricing

Plans 15-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Karve fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$39.99 one-time
GraphQL support	No
gRPC support	No
WebSocket support	No
Automated test runs	No
API documentation	No
Team workspaces	No
Available platforms	Desktop
Free trial	15 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Integrations	5 integrations: Git, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor
Pricing	15-day trial (source)
Website	karve.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Karve integrations

Karve lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Git
Claude Code
Claude Desktop
VS Code
Cursor

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