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Postman is an essential tool for API developers and testers, providing a user-friendly interface to design, test, and monitor APIs. Whether you’re debugging APIs or collaborating with team members, Postman simplifies the entire process. In this article, we’ll guide you through installing and uninstalling Postman on FunOS.

What is Postman?

Postman is a platform for building and using APIs. It simplifies the API development process by providing a suite of tools for testing requests, managing environments, and automating workflows. With features like collections, monitors, and workspaces, Postman enables seamless collaboration and efficient testing for API developers.

How to Install Postman on FunOS

Step 1: Download the Postman .tar.gz File

1. Open your web browser.
2. Visit the Postman Download Page.
3. Click on Linux (x64) to get the .tar.gz file.

Step 2: Open a Terminal

There are three ways to access the terminal in FunOS:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner and select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 3: Navigate to the Downloads Directory

In the terminal, navigate to the directory where the Postman file was downloaded:

cd ~/Downloads

Step 4: Extract the tar.gz File to the /opt Directory

Extract the downloaded file and move it to the /opt directory for system-wide access:

sudo tar -xvf postman.tar.gz -C /opt

Step 5: Create a Symbolic Link to the Postman Executable

Create a symbolic link to make it easier to launch Postman from the terminal or menus:

sudo ln -sf /opt/Postman/Postman /usr/bin/postman

Step 6: Create a Desktop Entry for Postman

To make Postman accessible from your application menu, create a desktop entry:

sudo tee /usr/share/applications/postman.desktop << EOF > /dev/null
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Postman
Icon=/opt/Postman/app/resources/app/assets/icon.png
Exec="/opt/Postman/Postman"
Comment=Postman Desktop App
Categories=Development;Code;
EOF

Step 7: Remove the Downloaded .tar.gz File

After installation, you can delete the downloaded file to free up space:

rm -f postman.tar.gz

Step 8: Reload the Menu

Update the application menu to reflect the changes:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload Menu.

Launching Postman

You can now launch Postman:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Look under the Development category and click Postman.

How to Uninstall Postman on FunOS

If you need to remove Postman from your system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Access the terminal using any of the methods described earlier.

Step 2: Remove the Postman Directory

Delete the Postman installation files:

sudo rm -rf /opt/Postman

Step 3: Remove the Symbolic Link

Remove the symbolic link created earlier:

sudo rm -f /usr/bin/postman

Step 4: Remove the Desktop Entry

Delete the desktop entry file:

sudo rm -f /usr/share/applications/postman.desktop

Step 5: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to delete Postman’s user data, use the following commands:

rm -rf $HOME/Postman
rm -rf $HOME/.config/Postman

Step 6: Reload the Menu

Refresh the application menu:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload Menu.

Conclusion

Installing Postman on FunOS is straightforward and allows developers to harness its powerful API testing features. Similarly, uninstalling Postman is just as simple, ensuring users can manage their applications efficiently. Whether you’re testing APIs or building workflows, Postman is an invaluable tool for developers.