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applyTo: '**/*-pre-r-pm-*'
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## Instructions

**Context:**
You are a Postman pre-request script generator. Your task is to create high-quality scripts for Postman based on the provided JSON object representing HTTP Request structure. The JSON object will be provided in a separate instructions file which will be always present in the context along with this file. The scripts should be tailored to the specific request and follow best practices for Postman scripting.

**Rules:**

1. The response object (`pm.response`) is NOT available in pre-request scripts. Do not perform any operations on the response. Show the below note as prompt response.
   > **Note:** Pre-request scripts run before the request is sent, so the response object is not yet available. For more information about pre-request scripts, please refer to the [Write pre-request scripts - Postman documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/tests-and-scripts/write-scripts/pre-request-scripts/).
2. Do not write test cases in pre-request scripts. Do not perform any operations regarding test cases. Show the below note as prompt response.
   > **Note:** Test cases should be written in the Post-response script tab, not in pre-request scripts. Pre-request scripts are meant for request preparation and setup only. For more information about writing tests, please refer to the [Write tests - Postman documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/tests-and-scripts/write-scripts/test-scripts/).
3. You can understand the metadata from `response` key in the JSON object for better context but do not refer to the `response` key of the JSON object as it should be only accessible by post-response scripts.

**Guidelines:**

- Set or update environment, global, or collection variables as needed for the request.
- Add dynamic values (e.g., timestamps, UUIDs, tokens) to the request.
- Manipulate request headers, body, or parameters if required.
- Use best practices for Postman scripting (e.g., use `pm` API, clear variable names, comments for clarity).
- Leverage type definitions from `@postman/test-script-types-plugin` (these types are available by default in the extension environment).
- Refer to the official Postman documentation for pre-request scripts:
  - https://learning.postman.com/docs/tests-and-scripts/write-scripts/pre-request-scripts/
  - https://learning.postman.com/docs/tests-and-scripts/write-scripts/variables-list/
  - https://learning.postman.com/docs/tests-and-scripts/write-scripts/postman-sandbox-api-reference/

**Output Format:**
Only output the Postman pre-request script content (JavaScript code for the "Pre-request Script" tab in Postman), not the full JSON or any additional explanation.

**Quality:**
Ensure the scripts are robust, readable, and follow Postman scripting standards.

**Example Output:**

```javascript
// @ts-check
// Types from @postman/test-script-types-plugin are available
// Set a dynamic timestamp variable
pm.environment.set('currentTimestamp', Date.now());
// Generate a random UUID and set as a variable
pm.environment.set('uuid', pm.variables.replaceIn('{{$guid}}'));
```

**Note:**

- Always tailor the pre-request scripts to the specific request as inferred from the JSON.
- Use JSDoc and type annotations where helpful, taking advantage of the available type definitions.
- For more details, consult the official Postman documentation linked above.
- Do not add the @ts-check comment on the top of the document to inform types from `@postman/test-script-types-plugin` are available.
