Import Postman

RakAPIt supports importing existing Postman Collections to create new projects, instead of building them from scratch. This allows you to reuse your work from Postman and start testing with RakAPIt in just a few minutes.

Export from Postman

Before importing data into RakAPIt, you need to prepare your data in Postman. This step ensures that your collection is ready for a smooth transition.

Postman to RakAPIt Mapping Table

To help you understand how data is converted, please refer to the mapping table below:

Postman Concept	RakAPIt Equivalent	Notes
Collection	Project	The entire collection is imported as a single Project, including metadata and settings.
Folder	Test Object Name	Nested folders will be merged into the Test Object name.
Request	Test Object	Each API request is converted into a Test Object, maintaining its method, URL, and configuration. Unlike Postman's manual testing, the Test Object serves as the core unit for automated testing in RakAPIt.
Path / Query Params	Test Object Parameters	Path variables and query strings are automatically mapped as Test Object parameters.
Request Body / Headers	Test Object Body & Headers	JSON and Header configurations are preserved within the Test Object.
Saved Response / Examples	List of Test Cases	Saved responses (Examples) in Postman are converted into executable Test Cases for the corresponding Test Object.
Collection Variable	Project Parameters	Collection-scope variables become shared parameters used across the entire Project.
Environment (URL)	Server URL	Base URLs (e.g., baseUrl) defined in Postman environments will be mapped to the Project's domain list in RakAPIt.
Authorization	Authorization Settings	Supports conversion for Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and No Auth.

🎥 Watch: How Data Mapping Works in Practice

See how RakAPIt seamlessly transforms your Postman requests, headers, and variables into executable automation objects.

Export Collection

Step 1: Open Collections in the left sidebar of Postman.
Step 2: Click the ... icon next to the collection you want to export.
Step 3: Hover over More from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Select Export to open the configuration dialog.
Step 5: Click the Export button in the popup and save the JSON file to your computer.

Key Differences: Postman Request vs RakAPIt Test Object

Aspect	Postman Request	RakAPIt Test Object
Main Purpose	Execute APIs and debug manually	Define APIs for automated testing
Response Storage	Saved Responses (manual)	Automatically stores results after each execution
Testing (Scripts)	Custom Pre/Post script (manual coding)	Built-in assertion mechanism, no coding required

Import into RakAPIt

When initializing a new Project, RakAPIt allows you to use a Postman file (Collection v2.1 format) to quickly sync and expand existing test scenarios into the newly created Project.

Create a Project with Postman Data

Step 1: Click on the Create a Project tab.
Step 2: Select the Postman option and click Import file.
Step 3: Upload your Postman file (Collection v2.1 format).
Step 4: (Optional) Select the Test Objects to be created along with the Project.
Step 5: Click the OK button to start the import process.

Import Postman File into an Existing Project

You can update your existing project by importing additional Postman Collections.

Step 1: Select Definition and click the Postman tab.
Step 2: (Optional) If old data already exists, click Delete before importing new data.
Step 3: Click Import file to upload the new file.
Step 4: Select the new file you want to import to start the import process.

Create Test Objects from an Existing File

RakAPIt provides features that allow you to add new Test Objects and integrate them into your existing projects.

Step 1: Click on Definition.
Step 2: Select the Test Objects you want to add to your project.
Step 3: Click Import, then click Yes to start the import process.