The Postman CLI is a secure command-line companion for Postman
Publisher’s description
What is Postman CLI?
Postman CLI by Postman is proprietary Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 29th by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.16.0, released on June 3, 2025. The version history goes back to March 15, 2023: 22 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 17,083 times. Similar programs include Bruno, SoapUI and HTTPie.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 9.9 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Postman CLI is an api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Postman CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by dl-cli.pstmn.io; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
ABC1AE34C3283134E3EBC8A9C6EF618830BAA2DFAB06998B1B44A042543F3687· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 22 versions ›22 versions over 2 years · about 9.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.16.0Latest | June 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.15.0 | May 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.14.1 | May 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.14.0 | May 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.1 | February 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.0 | December 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.12.0 | December 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.0 | November 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Postman.Postman.CLI -echoco install postman-cli -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask postman-cliInformation
- Publisher
- Postman
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.16.0
- Released
- June 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 9.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 17,083
- Website
- learning.postman.com
- winget ID
- Postman.Postman.CLI
- Chocolatey package
- postman-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Postman CLI free?
Postman CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Postman CLI safe to download?
The download comes from dl-cli.pstmn.io; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Postman CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Postman CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Postman CLI?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 15, 2023.
Can I use Postman CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Postman CLI?
Bruno, SoapUI, HTTPie, Insomnia and xh. The alternatives page compares them.
