Getting started
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions about Postdata.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Postdata.
General
What is Postdata?
What is Postdata?
Postdata is a free and open-source API development environment that helps you to quickly test and debug APIs. It is a web-based alternative to Postman, Insomnia, and Paw.
What is the difference between Postdata and Postman/Insomnia/Paw/Httpie?
What is the difference between Postdata and Postman/Insomnia/Paw/Httpie?
Postdata is a web-based alternative to Postman, Insomnia, and Paw. It is a free and open-source API development environment that helps you to quickly test and debug APIs.
How-to
How to use Postdata?
How to use Postdata?
You can use Postdata by visiting postdata.cn and start making API requests. You can learn more about Postdata by reading our Getting started guide.
How to install Postdata?
How to install Postdata?
You can install Postdata on your desktop by visiting postdata.cn and clicking on the “Install +” button. You can also install Postdata on your mobile device by visiting postdata.cn and clicking on the “Install +” button.
How to use Postdata on mobile?
How to use Postdata on mobile?
We’re deprecating mobile support for Postdata. You can still use Postdata on mobile by visiting postdata.cn and clicking on the “Install +” button.
How to use Postdata on a desktop?
How to use Postdata on a desktop?
Download the desktop app from Downloads page and install it on your desktop. You can also use Postdata on your desktop by visiting postdata.cn and clicking on the “Install +” button to install the Progressive Web App.
Features
What are the features of Postdata?
What are the features of Postdata?
Postdata has a lot of features that you can use to make your API development experience better. You can learn more about Postdata features by reading our features page.
How does Collections work?
How does Collections work?
Collections are a way to organize your API requests. You can create a collection by clicking on the “Collections” button on the left sidebar. You can learn more about Collections by reading our Collections guide.
How does Environments work?
How does Environments work?
Environments are a way to store variables that you can use in your API requests. You can create an environment by clicking on the “Environments” button on the left sidebar. You can learn more about Environments by reading our Environments guide.
Bugs
How to report a bug?
How to report a bug?
You can report a bug by clicking on the “Report a bug” button on the left sidebar. You can also report a bug by visiting our GitHub repository.
How to report a security vulnerability?
How to report a security vulnerability?
You can report a security vulnerability by visiting our GitHub repository.
Localhost is not working
Localhost is not working
If you’re using Postdata on your local machine, you might need to enable
CORS. You can learn more about CORS by reading our Set up guide.Support
How to get support?
How to get support?
You can get support by visiting our Support page.