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Postman

The Collaboration Platform for API Development

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Install details for Postman

Architectures
x64
Install scope
Per-user
Installer format
EXE
Versions in winget-pkgs
380
  • •Custom EXE installer: the silent switches come from the package manifest.

380 versions of Postman are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 12.33.4. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

Postman is a collaboration platform for API development. Postman's features simplify each step of building an API and streamline collaboration so you can create better APIs — faster.

Postman is available through winget as package ID Postman.Postman, with version 12.33.4. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Postman

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Install a specific version (12.33.4)

winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact --version '12.33.4'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact --scope user

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact

Why install it with winget

Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.

  • •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
  • •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
  • •Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions

Good fit for

Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists
Package ID

Postman.Postman

Moniker

postman

Common questions

How do I install Postman with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Postman with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Postman with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Postman have a native ARM64 build?

Not in the current winget manifest, which lists installers for x64. Windows 11 on ARM can still run x64 and x86 apps through emulation.

Can I install Postman without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Postman.Postman' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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