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Description:
Command-line collection runner for Postman
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @postman  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: api-testing postman cli devops testing automation
Install: brew install newman
About:
Newman is a command-line collection runner for Postman. It allows you to easily run and test Postman collections directly from the terminal, enabling seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows. This tool is essential for backend developers and QA engineers looking to validate API functionality programmatically.
Key Features:
  • Run Postman collections directly from the command line
  • Supports environment variables for dynamic testing
  • Integrates with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions
  • Generates detailed test reports in multiple formats
Use Cases:
  • Automated API regression testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Load testing and performance monitoring of APIs
  • Scheduled API health checks and monitoring
Alternatives:
  • HTTPie – HTTPie is a general-purpose HTTP client, while Newman specifically runs Postman collections for API testing automation.
  • curl – curl is a versatile command-line tool for HTTP requests, but lacks built-in collection management and test assertion features that Newman provides.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 6.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e044ce5
Sep 11, 2024 12:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 148c0246
Feb 5, 2024 2:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 929ea3a3
Nov 19, 2022 11:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP a1d9c814
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