How to Install Insomnia on Ubuntu 24.04

Prepare Ubuntu

Before installing 💿 Insomnia, gather a few prerequisite packages (additional software the application depends on).

Execute the following command to install them.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install apt-transport-https

Add Insomnia repository

With your system package list updated, add the official Insomnia repository so your machine knows where to fetch the software.

Use the command below.

curl -1sLf 
  'https://packages.konghq.com/public/insomnia/setup.deb.sh' 
  | sudo -E distro=ubuntu codename=focal bash

Install Insomnia

Install Insomnia on Ubuntu 24.04 using the apt package manager. First, refresh your system package list by running sudo apt update, then install Insomnia with sudo apt install insomnia. This method ensures you pull the latest version directly from Ubuntu's official software sources.

Launch Insomnia, a free API design and testing tool, from the Ubuntu 24.04 command line by typing insomnia and pressing Enter. This action opens the application immediately so you can start designing and testing requests.

Open the application by navigating through the desktop Activities menu. Click "Activities" in the top-left corner of the screen, select "Show Applications" to view all installed programs, and click "Insomnia" to start the program.

Install Insomnia via Snap

Installing Insomnia on Ubuntu 24.04 using Snap provides a rapid deployment option. If the Snap package manager is missing, run sudo apt install snapd first. Then, finish the setup with a single command.

First, verify that the Snap package manager is present on your system. If not, execute this command.

sudo apt install snapd

Next, pull and install Insomnia via Snap.

sudo snap install insomnia

Once installation finishes, search for Insomnia using the Dock on the left sidebar.

Terminal users can also start the application with the command below.

sudo snap run insomnia

Remove the application using the command below if needed.

sudo snap remove insomnia

That completes the setup process.

Conclusion:

Wrapping up, Ubuntu 24.04 gives you multiple ways to get Insomnia running depending on your workflow preferences. Here's a quick recap of what we covered:

• Powerful Tool: Insomnia is an effective REST API client that simplifies API design, testing, and debugging.
• User-Friendly Interface: Its clean design enhances productivity by making request management intuitive.
• Support for Multiple Protocols: Besides REST, Insomnia supports GraphQL and other protocols.
• Environment Management: You can handle environment variables directly within the application, streamlining workflow.
• Installation Options: Insomnia can be installed via standard package management or the Snap package manager, whichever suits your preference.

Insomnia serves as a valuable addition to any developer's toolkit. Enjoy leveraging its features for your API development needs!