How do I install the Postman (npx) MCP server?

You can install the Postman (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Postman (npx) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires an API key.

Which AI clients support the Postman (npx) MCP server?

The Postman (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Postman (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Postman (npx) MCP Server

Community

Contributed by Postman

Manage Postman collections, workspaces, environments, and API specifications. Search APIs, generate client code, and run collections.

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About the Postman (npx) MCP Server

The Postman (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Manage Postman collections, workspaces, environments, and API specifications. Search APIs, generate client code, and run collections. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Postman.

Install the Postman (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires an API key — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Transport Configuration

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "-y",
    "@postman/postman-mcp-server@latest"
  ],
  "env": {
    "POSTMAN_API_KEY": "${input:POSTMAN_API_KEY}"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "id": "POSTMAN_API_KEY",
        "label": "Postman API Key",
        "description": "API key for the Postman API. Required to access your workspaces, collections, and environments.",
        "type": "text",
        "required": true,
        "secret": true,
        "placeholder": "PMAK-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "obtain": {
          "url": "https://go.postman.co/settings/me/api-keys",
          "instructions": "1. Log in to postman.com\n2. Click your avatar > Settings > API keys\n3. Click 'Generate API Key'\n4. Name your key and click 'Generate'\n5. Copy the key",
          "button_label": "Generate API Key"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

AuthAPI Key

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The Postman (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Postman (npx) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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