How to install Postman on macOS using Homebrew
This post provides a step-by-step guide with a list of commands on how to install Postman on macOS using Homebrew.
This post provides a step-by-step guide with a list of commands on how to install Postman on macOS using Homebrew.
What is Postman?
“Postman makes sending API requests simple. Instead of testing your APIs through a command line or terminal, we offer an intuitive graphical interface that is quick to learn and rewarding to master.” ~ Postman
What is Homebrew?
Homebrew is a free and open-source software package management system that simplifies the installation of software on Apple’s macOS operating system. It is known as the missing package manager for macOS.
Quick Commands
The following is the single command required to install Postman on macOS using Homebrew.
$ brew install --cask postman
Brew Commands
This section provides a quick set of commands on how to install Postman on macOS using Homebrew. It is assumed that Homebrew is already installed. If not, please follow this link.
$ brew update # Fetch latest version of homebrew and formula.
$ brew tap homebrew/cask # Tap the Homebrew/Cask repository from Github using HTTPS.
$ brew search postman # Searches all known Casks for a partial or exact match.
$ brew info --cask postman # Displays information about the given Cask
$ brew install --cask postman # Install the given cask.
$ brew cleanup # Remove any older versions from the cellar.
Summary
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Postman on macOS making use of Homebrew. Follow me on any of the different social media platforms and feel free to leave comments.
