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WireMan
What it is
WireMan is a free, open-source terminal gRPC client for Linux developers testing gRPC endpoints. It reads .proto files named in a configuration file and supports unary, server-side streaming, client-side streaming, and bidirectional streaming methods. When available, gRPC server reflection can be used with optional authentication headers. Requests support authentication and metadata headers, including bearer tokens supplied by a shell script. WireMan keeps request history and autosaves it by default, and the current request can be copied as a grpcurl command. Vim-style navigation and system-editor field editing are built into the interface. Users can set custom UI skins, with premade themes offered in a separate repository, and use the client in Neovim through the wireman.nvim floating-terminal integration. Installation options include Cargo, Homebrew, X-CMD, downloaded binaries, or building from source. The README requires Rust 1.70 at minimum. The project is MIT licensed, and support is handled through GitHub issues.
For and against
For
- Supports four gRPC method styles
- Uses server reflection with optional headers
- Autosaves request history by default
- Exports requests as grpcurl commands
- Offers Neovim integration and custom skins
Against
- Linux is the listed platform
- Rust 1.70 is the minimum requirement
- Support is directed through GitHub issues
The verdict
WireMan provides a focused terminal workflow for exercising gRPC endpoints, including streaming and reflection. Its Linux scope and Rust prerequisite define the setup needed.
Who it suits
WireMan suits Linux developers who work with gRPC services from a terminal. It is useful for users who need streaming methods, reflection, request history, or shell-driven authentication.
Plans and prices
WireMan
Open-source terminal gRPC client
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Authentication
- Users can set authentication and metadata headers, including bearer tokens supplied by a shell script.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can set custom UI skins, with a separate repository offering premade themes.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The interface offers vim-style navigation and can open fields in the system editor.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The README lists installation through Cargo, Homebrew, X-CMD, downloaded binaries, or building from source.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Neovim integration
- WireMan can be used in Neovim through the wireman.nvim floating-terminal integration.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Protocol files
- It reads .proto files specified in a configuration file.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WireMan is a terminal-based gRPC client for developers testing gRPC endpoints.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Release
- The releases page lists v0.3.8 as the latest release shown.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Request export
- Users can copy the current request as a grpcurl command.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Request history
- It keeps a request history and enables autosaving history by default.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Runtime requirement
- The README specifies Rust 1.70 as the minimum required Rust version.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Server reflection
- It supports gRPC server reflection with optional authentication headers.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- It supports unary, server-side streaming, client-side streaming, and bidirectional streaming gRPC methods.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs users who need assistance to open a GitHub issue.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
