# What CLI Tools for API Testing Are You Using for AI Projects in 2026?

> Source: <https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/what-cli-tools-for-api-testing-are-you-using-for-ai-projects-in-2026/178026#post_1>
> Published: 2026-07-20 09:02:11+00:00

As more of our ML services are exposed through APIs, we’re trying to move away from manual API testing and toward a CLI-based workflow that fits better into CI/CD.

We’re currently comparing different **CLI tools for API testing** and are looking for something that can:

For teams building with Hugging Face models, Inference Endpoints, or custom AI APIs:

I’m interested in hearing real-world experiences before we standardize on a solution.