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Postman Docs is the documentation site for Postman, covering how to use the platform for API projects. It explains how to send requests, write test scripts, collaborate with teams, and follow an API-first approach to designing and developing APIs.

The site organizes guidance around sending requests, testing and automation, team collaboration, and API-first development using collections, Spec Hub, and the Postman API. It also covers Postman Flows, Postman AI tools, and the Postman CLI, which can be used with agent skills to test and maintain APIs. Related resources include Postman Academy courses, templates, the Postman Network, an Agent Mode Prompt Gallery, videos, support, community, and release notes.

Postman Docs is aimed at developers and teams working with APIs, from beginners sending their first request to those building automated testing and collaborative workflows. The documentation is versioned, with the latest version identified as v12.

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