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Postman — Agent

When you use Postman as a native desktop app, all requests run directly on your machine. However, when you use the (via browser), requests by default go through Postman’s secure cloud proxy. This cloud proxy works well for public APIs but fails for:

: The most common choice. It is a standalone app you download and install on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It provides the best performance and supports all request types. postman agent

: Open the Postman web app. Look for the "Agent" icon in the status bar (bottom right). Ensure it says "Desktop Agent." When you use Postman as a native desktop

Astro AI is Postman’s built-in AI assistant. In Agent Mode, you can use natural language to: when you use the (via browser)