# OpenCLI Agent Pack: HTTPie

Use this when an AI agent needs to work with `http`.

## What this CLI is for
API testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal. Built by HTTPie. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.

Best for: api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.

## Agent readiness
Great for agents (75/100)
- Structured output is available for parsing.
- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.
- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.

## Install
```sh
brew install httpie
```

## Verify before real work
```sh
http --version
```
Expected signal: http responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

## Safe starting commands
```sh
http --version
```

```sh
http GET https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.js
```

## Guardrails for agents
- Network access is required; avoid leaking secrets in logs.
- Start read-only, then ask before mutations.

## Suggested agent instruction
You may use HTTPie (`http`) for api testing, readable http, and debugging endpoints from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.

Source: OpenCLI