Postman MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Postman in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http postman https://mcp.postman.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postman": {
      "url": "https://mcp.postman.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add postman -e POSTMAN_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @postman/postman-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postman": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@postman/postman-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POSTMAN_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/postmanlabs/postman-mcp-server/releases/download/v2.15.0/postman-mcp-server-minimal.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download postman-mcp-server-minimal.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/postmanlabs/postman-mcp-server/releases/download/v2.15.0/postman-mcp-server-full.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download postman-mcp-server-full.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/postmanlabs/postman-mcp-server/releases/download/v2.15.0/postman-mcp-server-code.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download postman-mcp-server-code.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Postman MCP server do?

Postman’s remote MCP server connects AI agents, assistants, and chatbots directly to your APIs on Postman.

Is the Postman MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.