December 2018 Summaries

Postman's latest release introduces support for importing OpenAPI 3.0 specifications, enhancing its flexibility and integration within the API development workflow. This update, available to all users running version 6.6, allows API developers to import specifications via file, URL, or raw text in JSON or YAML formats, with endpoints organized as folders and subfolders complete with descriptions and documentation. The OpenAPI Specification, previously known as Swagger, is a widely used API description format that facilitates quick validation, auto-generation of documentation and client libraries, and more, thanks to its standardized and both human and machine-readable nature. This integration enables users to leverage the combined capabilities of OpenAPI and Postman Collections, and Postman plans to continue expanding support for additional formats and features in the future. Feedback on OpenAPI support can be shared on the Postman GitHub Issues page.

Postman has expanded its accessibility to Linux users by launching its app on the Snap Store, a universal app store for Linux distributions created by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. This move comes in response to longstanding requests from the Linux community for Postman to be available on a package management platform. By using snaps, Linux users benefit from simplified installation and seamless updates, as Postman can be installed with a single command line and will automatically update in the background, reducing the hassle of manual updates. Joining other major publishers like Mozilla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft on the Snap Store, Postman aims to enhance user experience and streamline access and maintenance for its Linux user base.