Quick summary
The Postman Desktop Agent is a lightweight app that lets you send API requests from your local machine through the Postman web app, bypassing browser limitations. This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and connecting the Desktop Agent to your Postman workspace in five simple steps.
Steps
- In Postman's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Download Desktop App'.
- Scroll down to the Postman Desktop Agent section and click 'Download Postman Agent'.
- Select the compatible version for your operating system, then install the app immediately after downloading.
- Return to your main workspace and click 'Auto-Select Agent' to let Postman detect the installed agent.
- Choose 'Desktop Agent' to connect it to the web app and begin sending API requests from your local network.
