Import from Thunder Client

Thunder Client is an API client extension in VS Code for testing and working with APIs. Postman can import collection and environment files exported from Thunder Client.

Export files from Thunder Client

1. In the Thunder Client extension in VS Code, click next to the collection or environment you want to export, then click Export.
2. Select the location where you want to export the data and click Save.

Import Thunder Client files to Postman

1. In your Postman workspace, click Import > Migrate to Postman > Other.

2. Select an import option:

   • Detect and import data from default directory - Postman automatically detects if there’s data in the default Thunder Client directory. If Postman detects data in multiple directories, select the data you want to import. This option is only available in the Postman desktop app.

   • Select data to migrate - Click files or folder, then select the files or folder you want to import. If the Start Migration button isn’t enabled, make sure you’ve selected a valid Thunder Client file.

3. Click Start Migration. A message appears in the footer when migration is complete.