How to install Postman in Ubuntu22.04

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs.It facilitates developers to design, build, test, and collaborate on APIs.Postman started as a Chrome browser extension and quickly became one of the most widely used API tools by developers all over the world.

Postman offers a straightforward interface for developers to design, build, and modify APIs. It lets you set headers, body content, parameters, and supporting HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.It also supports test data management, scripting, and assertions.

Postman can be integrated with popular development tools like Git, Newman, and Jenkins. Other than that, Postman supports many other extensions and integrations to enhance its customization capabilities and functionalities.It also works on most operating systems like macOS, Linux, and Windows.

This guide shows you how to install it on Ubuntu 22.04.

The easiest way is to install Postman on Ubuntu 22.04 is by using the snappy packaging system.

To install the Postman snap, open your terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the following command as a user with sudo privileges :

sudo snap install postman

The download may take some time depending on the speed of your connection. On success, the following output is displayed:

Snap packages are easy to upgrade and secure. Whenever a new version is released, the Postman package will be automatically updated in the background.

Using postman:

When you start Postman for the first time, a window like the following will appear asking you to log in or create a new account:

Creating an account allows you to organize your work in Workspaces, create backups, and sync your data across multiple devices. If you don’t want to log in, click on “Skip signing in and take me straight to the app”.

Launch Postman and explore different sections like the request builder, response viewer, and sidebar by yourself.

As now you know how to install Postman on your Ubuntu 22.04 desktop. You can now explore your new API tool and start working on your projects.