Insomnia runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).
Source record updated: Aug 16, 2024.
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Insomnia is an open source desktop application that takes the pain out of interacting with and designing, debugging, and testing APIs. Insomnia combines an easy-to-use interface with advanced functionality like authentication helpers, code generation, and environment variables.
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Kong
- Type
- x86 emulation
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Aug 16, 2024
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Aug 16, 2024
- Source record updated
- Aug 16, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
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What this means
Install choice
Insomnia runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.
Read the Prism guide →Developer workflow checks
Insomnia belongs to a developer or engineering workflow. Verify native extensions, SDKs, database drivers and any local virtualization or container dependency.
Set up WSL on Arm →Next step
Insomnia is one of the compatible Dev Tools titles. Compare it with other apps in the same category before standardizing a setup.
Browse the category →Data freshness
Community source · Source record updated: Aug 16, 2024.
Insomnia on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Insomnia work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Insomnia runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Source record updated: Aug 16, 2024.
Is Insomnia native Arm64 or emulated?
Insomnia runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.
Does Insomnia work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Insomnia is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.