The Postman SDK Generator transforms your Postman Collections into client SDKs for nine programming languages. Generate type-safe client libraries with automatic method generation, intelligent type inference, and comprehensive documentation directly from your API specifications. These examples show practical implementation patterns, customization techniques, and advanced use cases to help you build production-ready SDKs with preserved custom code.
Basic SDK generation
Learn the fundamentals of generating SDKs from Postman Collections and API specifications:
- Setting up the CLI environment — Install and configure the Postman CLI
- Running your first SDK generation — Generate your first SDK from a collection
- Understanding the generated code structure — Learn how to use and integrate generated SDKs
- Basic configuration options — Configure SDK generation settings
Custom code integration
Add custom logic, validation, and utilities while maintaining changes through regenerations:
- Generate an SDK with custom code — Add custom logic, validation, and utilities while maintaining changes through regenerations
Automated workflows
Integrate SDK generation into your development workflow with automated updates and CI/CD pipelines:
- Automate SDK updates with Postman and GitHub — Connect your SDKs to GitHub repositories for automatic pull requests when collections change
Best practices
To get the most out of the Postman SDK generator, follow these best practices when designing your API collections and configuring your SDK generation:
- Use descriptive names for requests and folders.
- Add comprehensive examples with realistic data.
- Include detailed descriptions for auto-generated documentation.
- Organize endpoints into logical service groups.
To maintain custom code across regenerations, follow these guidelines:
- Keep custom code focused and well-documented.
- Use consistent patterns across service modules.
- Implement proper error handling for edge cases.
- Add logging for debugging and monitoring.
To manage SDK versions and updates effectively, consider the following strategies:
- Tag collection versions before major SDK updates.
- Test SDK regeneration in development environments.
- Maintain backwards compatibility when possible.
- Document breaking changes and migration guides.