Postman
An API platform for designing, testing, monitoring, and governing APIs, with tools for AI coding agents.
Introduction
Postman helps developers and teams build and test APIs using a request client, collections, mock servers, and automated tests. Its agent-oriented tools, including the Postman CLI and MCP Server, let coding agents work with API context. Team and enterprise plans add shared workspaces and governance features.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- www.postman.com
- Pricing model
- Freemium
Product information
What is Postman?
Postman is an API development platform for designing, building, testing, documenting, and monitoring APIs. It is used by individuals and teams that need to manage API work together.
How to use Postman?
Create requests and organize them into collections, then add tests, mock servers, or specifications as needed. Run collections from the app or the Postman CLI, and connect coding agents through the MCP Server if you want them to use API context.
Core features of Postman
- API client for sending requests
- API design, specs, and Git integration
- Collections, environments, and mock servers
- Automated testing and scheduled monitoring
- Visual workflow automation with Flows
- Postman CLI and MCP Server for AI agents
Use cases of Postman
- 1Building and testing API requests in shared collections
- 2Running automated API checks in a development pipeline
- 3Using mock servers before a backend is ready
- 4Letting a coding agent run API tests and collections
- 5Monitoring endpoints for availability and latency
Frequently asked questions about Postman
What is Postman used for?+
Postman is used to design, build, test, monitor, and document APIs, and to coordinate that work across a team.
Does Postman have a free plan?+
Yes. The free plan includes a monthly allotment of AI credits along with core API tools and testing features.
Can Postman be used with AI coding agents?+
Yes. The Postman CLI can load agent skills, and the MCP Server and Context Graph can give agents information about your APIs.
Which category is Postman in?+
Postman is listed under AI Code Editor.