Request Inbox
Collect and inspect HTTP requests for testing and debugging. Create and manage inboxes, capture detailed request data, configure custom responses.
Little to no recent activity. Treat as unmaintained until proven otherwise.
Commit activity more than 13% of tracked projects; popularity in the bottom 1%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 6 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 11 Oct 2025 |
| Repo updated | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Request Inbox actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 27 commits, of which 10 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 3 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v1.1.0, is about 12 months old.
Request Inbox ranks #4 of 7 in Software Development - Testing, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What Request Inbox actually does
Request Inbox provides a dedicated endpoint to receive and review incoming HTTP requests. It allows you to set up capture folders and define custom server replies for diagnostic purposes.
Best fit: Developers who need a straightforward, self-hosted webhooks catcher to debug API integrations and inspect raw payload data.
Worth knowing: The low activity level and sparse community adoption suggest this is an early-stage project that may lack long-term maintenance.
Deployment notes
Since it runs via Docker, you will typically need to map a persistent volume for data retention and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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