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Plunger is an open-source HTTP client available as a desktop application, command-line tool, and MCP server. It supports REST requests while keeping credentials and other secrets out of AI agent output, for developers and agent builders.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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4forks
7features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Sending authenticated HTTP and REST requests safely without exposing secrets in AI agent output.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and AI agent builders

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: data_extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

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Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Plunger is an API design, testing & docs project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on sending authenticated HTTP and REST requests safely without exposing secrets in AI agent output. Inferred · not functionally tested: Plunger is an open-source project aimed at developers and AI agent builders. Basis unknown · not verified: Plunger is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Metamug, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 120 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include HTTP requests, REST support, and desktop app. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server and a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • HTTP requests
  • REST support
  • Desktop app
  • Command-line interface
  • MCP server
  • Secret redaction

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
http-clientrest-api-testingmcp-serversecret-redaction
AI capabilities
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Inference: Local

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Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Connectors
MCPAPI
Runs on
CLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit b271d22f5ede · since Sep 2026

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 9Active maintenance

Indexing history

2

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed9 Oct · 02:49 UTC
    plunger-cli seen via PyPI Fresh Feed
    Source: PyPI Fresh Feed · Open
  2. Indexed9 Oct · 01:47 UTC
    plunger-cli seen via PyPI Bulk Enumerator
    Source: PyPI Bulk Enumerator · Open

Frequently asked questions about Plunger

What does Plunger do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Plunger focuses on sending authenticated HTTP and REST requests safely without exposing secrets in AI agent output. It is catalogued under API design, testing & docs on PulseGate.
Who should use Plunger?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Plunger is an open-source project built for developers and AI agent builders.
Is Plunger free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Plunger is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Plunger run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Plunger runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Plunger still active?
The GitHub repository shows 120 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Plunger?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ThunderTestM280W3, Apivo, and APICom.ThunderTestM280W3ApivoAPICom
Who develops Plunger?
Plunger is developed by Metamug.
How long has Plunger been around?
Plunger first shipped in 2026.

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