Postman MCP Server
About This Server
An MCP server that provides access to Postman. Functionality is based on the official OpenAPI specification. This project is part of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) initiative from Anthropic.
Server Information
This webpage provides information about the "postman-mcp-server," an MCP server developed by delano. The server is designed to provide access to the Postman API, enabling users to manage Postman collections, environments, and APIs programmatically. The project is part of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) initiative and is currently under active development, so users should expect breaking changes.
ā Key Points:
* The postman-mcp-server allows AI-driven interaction with Postman, supporting complex multi-step operations.
* It is built using TypeScript and integrates with the Postman API based on the official OpenAPI specification.
* The server supports CRUD operations for collections and APIs, folder management, version control, API key authentication, and role-based access control.
* Installation instructions are provided for setting up the server and configuring it for use with Claude Desktop and Cline.
* The repository also includes documentation, API references, and summaries for Postman API.
š Main Findings:
* The postman-mcp-server serves as an integration layer for complex Postman operations driven by AI.
* The use of Claude and Cline extensions allows for converting the OpenAPI specification into TypeScript code.
* The server offers advanced features such as private API networks, webhooks, and enterprise-level access controls.
* The codebase has a significant portion written in Typescript.
š Details:
* The repository includes components for Collections, Environments, APIs, and Authentication and Authorization.
* Installation instructions are detailed, including cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the server.
* Usage instructions provide information on setting up API keys and configuring Claude Desktop.
* The official Postman API documentation provides information on the Postman API.
* API References documentation provides guidance on the programmatical Postman platform utilization.
* API Summaries documentation provides an overview of the documentation structure and implementation strategies.
šÆ Conclusion:
The postman-mcp-server project offers a way to interact with Postman API using the Model Context Protocol. It supports a range of features for managing Postman collections, environments, and APIs, with a focus on AI-driven automation and structured operations.
Server Features
Collections
Create, retrieve, update, and delete Postman collections. Organize requests into folders within collections. Add, update, and delete requests within collections. Manage responses associated with requests. Fork, merge, and pull changes for collections. Add and manage comments on collections.
Environments
Create and retrieve environments for different setups. Full support for creating, updating, and deleting environments.
APIs
Create, retrieve, update, and delete APIs. Manage API schemas with multi-file support. Add and manage tags for APIs. Add and manage comments on APIs.
Authentication & Authorization
Secure access using API keys. Manage permissions at workspace and collection levels. Define permissions specific to workspaces.
Additional Features
Manage elements and folders within a private API network. Create webhooks to trigger collections with custom payloads. Advanced role controls and SCIM support for enterprise environments.
Provider Information
Delano
cloud Provider