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Download and install the Postman API platform across desktop, web, command‑line, and IDE extensions to design, test, document, and monitor APIs.
Postman Overview
what is Postman about?
Postman provides a comprehensive suite for building, testing, and sharing APIs. It offers a native desktop application, a web client, a command‑line interface, and integrations such as a VS Code extension, all aimed at streamlining API development workflows.
how to use Postman?
- Desktop app – Choose the appropriate installer for Linux (x64 or arm64), Windows, or macOS (Intel or Apple chip) and run the download. Accept the privacy policy and terms.
- Web version – Sign up for a free account and start using the API platform directly in the browser.
- CLI tools – Install the Postman CLI or Newman via the provided installation documentation to run collections, lint schemas, and execute security checks from the terminal.
- VS Code extension – Add the Postman extension from the VS Code Marketplace to develop and test APIs inside the editor.
- Enterprise deployment – Organizations can adopt Postman Enterprise for centralized governance, onboarding, and scale.
key features of Postman
- Multi‑platform availability (desktop, web, CLI, IDE)
- Spec Hub for managing OpenAPI & AsyncAPI specifications
- Workspaces for team collaboration
- AI‑powered tools such as Postbot and AI Agent Builder
- Marketplace of integrations and extensions
- Command‑line tools (Postman CLI, Newman) for CI/CD pipelines
- Enterprise‑grade security and governance features
use cases of Postman
- Designing and documenting API contracts with real‑time validation
- Automated testing of REST, GraphQL, and gRPC services
- Continuous integration pipelines using Newman or Postman CLI
- Collaborative API development across distributed teams
- Monitoring API performance and uptime in production
- Rapid prototyping of AI‑ready APIs leveraging Model Context Protocol support
FAQ from the Postman
Q: Which operating systems are supported? A: Linux (x64 & arm64), Windows (x64), macOS (Intel & Apple silicon), and a fully functional web client.
Q: Do I need to install a separate desktop agent for the web client? A: Yes, the Postman desktop agent is required to bypass CORS limitations when using the web version.
Q: How do I run API collections in CI/CD?
A: Use Newman (npm install -g newman) or the Postman CLI (npx @postman/cli) to execute collections from scripts.
Q: Is there a free tier? A: A free personal plan is available; additional features are offered via paid plans and Enterprise licensing.
Q: Where can I find documentation for the CLI? A: The installation and usage guides are located in the Postman Learning Center under the "Postman CLI" section.
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Postman Enterprise
Postman Enterprise is designed for organizations who need to deploy Postman at scale.
New: Spec Hub—your source of truth for API specs
Design, govern, and sync your API specs—all inside Postman.
No more jumping between tools. With Spec Hub, you can write and manage OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specs, validate them in real time, and generate synced collections for testing, docs, and mocks. Plus, use types in Collections to define and reuse common schema across your APIs—so everything stays consistent and easy to maintain.
Other downloads
We have more than one way to help streamline building, testing and deploying your APIs.
Postman VS Code extension
The Postman VS Code extension enables you to develop, test, and organize your APIs in Postman directly from Visual Studio Code. The VS Code extension also supports VSCodium, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Postman Canary
If you want to be first in line to experience new features, download our latest Canary builds available for a sneak peek. They are designed for early adopters, and may sometimes break.
Postman desktop agent
If you are using the Postman web client, you will need to also download the Postman desktop agent to overcome the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) limitations of browsers.
Work from the command line
Your API workflows in Postman are also available in the command line. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Postman CLI
The Postman CLI is the command-line companion that is developed, supported, and signed by Postman. It enables you to run collections, lint API schemas, run security and governance checks, and log in and out.
Newman command line tool
Newman is a command-line collection runner for Postman. It is built with extensibility in mind so that you can easily integrate it with your continuous integration servers and build systems.
Your AI strategy is only as strong as your APIs
Postman helps teams collaboratively build APIs that power workflows and intelligent agents. With support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), your APIs are integration ready. Learn how top teams avoid pitfalls and rescue APIs from chaos.
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