# The Postman VS Code extension

With the Postman VS Code extension, you can develop and test your APIs in Postman right from [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) and other supported applications. You can use the VS Code extension to send API requests, manage collection and environments, troubleshoot requests, and much more. Streamline your development workflow by testing your APIs in the same application you use to develop them.

The VS Code extension also supports [Visual Studio Code Insiders](https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/), [VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium), [Antigravity](https://antigravity.google/), [Cursor](https://github.com/getcursor/cursor), [Kiro](https://kiro.dev/), and [Windsurf](https://docs.codeium.com/windsurf/getting-started).

> The VS Code extension supports version 1.74 and later of the Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Code Insiders, and VSCodium applications. The VS Code extension supports all versions of Antigravity, Cursor, Kiro, and Windsurf.

To learn more about the Postman VS Code extension and its capabilities, [check out the documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/developer/vs-code-extension/overview/).

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, configure the following prerequisites to use the VS Code extension:

* **Override proxy support** - Open your [user settings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings#_user-settings), then enter "Proxy Support" in the search box. Select the **Proxy Support** dropdown list, and select **override**.
* **Use Postman behind a firewall** - If you're using Postman behind a network firewall, you must allow specific domains to connect to Postman. To learn about the domains you need to allow, see [Use Postman behind a firewall](https://learning.postman.com/docs/getting-started/installation/installation-and-updates/#use-postman-behind-a-firewall).

## Sign in to Postman

Sign in to Postman to use the VS Code extension. When you sign in, select a team to access its workspaces. You can also create a Postman account if you don't already have one.

> If you purchased a [Postman EU Data Residency plan](https://learning.postman.com/docs/administration/enterprise/about-eu-data-residency/), update the extension to use the EU region when signing in to Postman. Open your [user settings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings#_user-settings), then enter "Postman" in the search box. Click the **Region** dropdown list, and select **EU**.

To sign in to Postman, do the following:

1. Click **Sign In** in the sidebar. The VS Code extension opens a new screen that prompts you to sign in from your browser.
1. In your browser, select a Postman team then sign in to Postman.

To create a new Postman account, do the following:

1. Click **Create one** in the sidebar. The VS Code extension opens a new screen that prompts you to create an account from your browser.
1. In your browser, enter your information then click **Create Free Account**.

> To view the VS Code extension version you're using, click **Views and More Actions** at the top of the sidebar then select **Version**.

## Features

The following are examples of features supported in the VS Code extension:

* Import collections and environments exported from Postman.
* Import `.env` files with environment variables from your API project and keep them in sync.
* Create and send HTTP, raw WebSocket, and gRPC requests.
* Add variables to your environments and reference variables throughout your workspace.
* Troubleshoot API requests in the Postman Console.
* Share collections, environments, and workspaces with your teammates and manage the roles they're assigned.
* Test your API's functionality by writing scripts, importing internal and external packages, and running collections.
* Edit test scripts in a separate JavaScript file, giving you access to your code editor's features and AI agents.
* Integrate the Postman MCP server with your AI agent to manage your Postman resources, like collections and workspaces, using the Postman API.

To learn more about the Postman VS Code extension and its capabilities, [check out the documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/developer/vs-code-extension/overview/).

## Share feedback

Share your feedback to help improve the VS Code extension.

To create a bug or feature request, do the following:

1. Click **Views and More Actions** at the top of the sidebar.
1. Select **Report Bug / Share Feedback**. The VS Code extension opens a new screen that directs you to GitHub in your browser.
1. In your browser, click **Get started** to create a bug or feature request.
1. Enter the bug or feature request details, then click **Submit new issue**.