> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hoppscotch.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hoppscotch Documentation

> Official Hoppscotch documentation with guides, quickstarts, API references, and tutorials for the open-source API development platform.

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**Hoppscotch is an open-source API development ecosystem.** Available offline, on-prem, and on the cloud with Web, Desktop, and CLI apps.

Built from the ground up with ease of use and accessibility in mind, providing all the functionality needed for API developers with a minimalist, unobtrusive UI.

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**Quick Start**

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      Everything you need to get started with Hoppscotch, hosted by us.
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      Deploy your own instance of Hoppscotch on your own infrastructure.
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**Clients**

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      Cross-platform desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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      Access Hoppscotch directly from your browser with no installation required.
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      Run API tests from your terminal and CI/CD pipelines.
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