Insomnia v12 Brings AI and MCP to API Workflows
Insomnia v12 GA adds MCP client support, AI-powered commits, natural language mock servers, and free tier with unlimited projects and Git sync for 3 users.
Core Features for AI-Ready API Development
Insomnia v12 general availability introduces MCP (Model Context Protocol) client support for testing modern AI endpoints alongside HTTP, gRPC, GraphQL, Socket.io, WSS, and SSE. AI-powered commits automate changelog generation from code changes, reducing manual documentation effort. Autogenerated mock servers use natural language prompts to create realistic API mocks instantly, speeding up frontend-backend decoupling and prototyping without backend dependencies. These enable seamless local testing without accounts, supporting git, local, or cloud workflows for faster iteration.
Free Tier Maximizes Accessibility
The open-source core offers Git sync for up to 3 users, unlimited projects, and unlimited collection runners at no cost. No account required for local use, making it ideal for solo developers or small teams prototyping APIs. Download binaries available for MacOS, Windows, and Ubuntu, ensuring cross-platform compatibility without installation hurdles.
Scaling Collaboration and Security
For teams, Insomnia provides RBAC (role-based access control), domain capture, and enterprise-grade security adopted by organizations prioritizing compliance. Contact sales for paid tiers unlocks unlimited Git sync and advanced collaboration. Trusted by millions worldwide, it scales from individual debugging to team-wide API design, bridging development gaps with AI-native tools.
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