POSTMAN CHROME IS DEPRECATED DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED POSTMAN NATIVE APPS Postman Chrome is deprecated and is missing essential, new…
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DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED POSTMAN NATIVE APPS
Postman Chrome is deprecated and is missing essential, new Postman features. Download the Postman Native Apps for MacOS, Windows, and Linux at www.getpostman.com/downloads.
EASILY TRANSFER YOUR COLLECTIONS TO THE POSTMAN NATIVE APP
When you sign in with the Postman account associated with Postman Chrome, your collections and data will automatically sync with the app.
NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE IN THE NATIVE APPS
Postman native apps include all of the functionality of Postman Chrome, and much, much more. Some of our favorite new features are listed below:
- Interceptor: The functionality of interceptor is now available on our Postman native apps. You can now specify browser domains in Postman to capture cookies for those sites and sync them to your instance of Postman. Postman also allows you to capture requests using Postman's built-in proxy.
Learn more: https://blog.postman.com/2019/06/24/introducing-interceptor-integration-for-native-postman-apps/
- GraphQL support: Design or import APIs in common formats including RAML, Swagger, OpenAPI 3.0, and now - GraphQL.
Learn more: https://blog.postman.com/2019/06/18/postman-v7-2-supports-graphql/
- Design and Develop APIs: Design APIs from start to finish in Postman with extended schema support and versioning.
Learn more: https://blog.postman.com/2019/05/17/postman-7-1-create-apis-directly-within-the-postman-app/
- Workspaces: Organize your personal or team projects, manage permissions, and allow for real-time updating.
Learn more: https://blog.postman.com/2018/04/07/workspaces-the-biggest-thing-to-hit-postman-this-month/
- Find out more about the new features available on the Postman native apps: https://blog.postman.com/2018/11/28/moving-on-from-the-postman-chrome-app/
DOWNLOAD THE POSTMAN NATIVE APP
Your data will be automatically transferred to the Postman Native App when you log into the Postman account associated with Postman Chrome. Just follow these steps:
Go to our download page: https://www.postman.com/downloads/
Select your platform.
Sign into your Postman account. Your history and collections will automatically sync.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Postman extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Postman extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Postman extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Postman extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Postman extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Postman extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Postman Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Postman extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Postman extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Postman extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Postman extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Postman extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Postman extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Postman extension file
Select and download the Postman extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Postman extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Postman extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Postman extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Postman extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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