Postman CLI

The Postman CLI brings the power of Postman’s API platform directly to your terminal. It lets you run collections, automate tests, integrate API checks into CI/CD pipelines, and enforce quality gates — all with a single, lightweight command-line tool. Whether you’re debugging locally, scaling systems, or embedding API workflows into your build system, the Postman CLI helps you bridge the gap between collaborative API design in Postman and automated execution in your development and production environments.

Installation

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``bash
npm install -g postman-cli
`

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For direct binary downloads, platform-specific installers, or other installation methods, see the Installation Guide.

Usage

`bash


Get help

The Postman CLI relies on platform-specific binaries distributed as optional dependencies. If you encounter "Binary not found" errors, ensure you're not using --no-optional or --omit=optional flags during installation, and verify that your .npmrc configuration doesn't contain optional=false. Installation failures may also occur due to network/registry access issues blocking @postman/*` scoped packages or when using an unsupported platform architecture.

Resources

- Complete Documentation - Full guide with examples and advanced usage
- Installation Guide - All installation methods and platform-specific instructions
- Command Reference - Complete list of commands and options
- Release Notes - Latest versions and changelog

Support

- Postman Support – For general support and troubleshooting
- GitHub Issues – For bug reports and feature requests