How can I install Postman Runner?

You can install Postman Runner easily via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-postman --client claude`. Manual installation instructions are also available in the documentation.

What is Postman Runner?

Postman Runner executes Postman collections using Newman, enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) to run API tests and retrieve detailed results for analysis and decision-making.

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Postman Runner MCP Server

Executes Postman collections using Newman, enabling LLMs to run API tests and retrieve detailed results.

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What is the Postman Runner MCP Server?

Executes Postman collections using Newman, enabling LLMs to run API tests and retrieve detailed results.

What you get

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables running Postman collections using Newman. This server allows LLMs to execute API tests and get detailed results through a standardized interface.

Run Postman collections using Newman
Support for environment files
Support for global variables
Detailed test results including:
Overall success/failure status
Test summary (total, passed, failed)

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
collection	required): Path or URL to the Postman collection
environment	optional): Path or URL to environment file
globals	optional): Path or URL to globals file
iterationCount	optional): Number of iterations to run

How to install the Postman Runner MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postman-runner": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-postman/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Postman Runner to Configuration.”
“Use Postman Runner to Building.”

Frequently asked questions

Postman Runner acts as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, providing a standardized interface for LLMs to trigger API test execution and receive structured results.