Postman Interceptor

Name: Postman Interceptor
Rating: 4.2866108786610875 (956 reviews)
Author: https://postman.com

Capture requests from any website and send them to Postman Client.

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Postman Interceptor is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your API testing workflow by capturing requests from any website and sending them directly to the Postman Client. It seamlessly sends requests using browser cookies and crucial headers, even those typically restricted by Chrome, making complex testing easy and efficient.

This tool eliminates the need for proxy setups or additional configurations by enabling straightforward interception of browser requests. With Postman Interceptor, developers can test APIs more comprehensively, ensuring accurate simulations of real-world scenarios directly from their browsers.

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Version:

3.2.0 Last updated: 2024-07-05

Creation date:

2020-06-18

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
nativeMessaging
storage
cookies
scripting
tabs

Host permissions:

*://*/**

Size:

478.00KB

Email:

he*****@postman.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

17 hours ago

Ranking

# 430 ▲ 42

Other rankings

#10 in Developer Tools #172 in chrome keyword 98 ▲ 1 #186 in chrome browser keyword 72 ▲ 9 #209 in google chrome keyword 88 ▲ 1 #278 in chrome extension keyword 93 ▲ 9

Other platforms

Postman Interceptor (v3.2.0)

6,580 4.25

(8)

Postman Interceptor (v3.2.0)

29,335 4.00

(5)

User reviews

Postman Interceptor is valued for its API fault capturing and debugging capabilities, assisting front-end development effectively. However, many users struggle with persistent capturing that cannot be stopped, frequent disconnections especially on macOS, and mandatory account requirements. The extension often fails to open captured data in Postman, diminishing usability. Documentation shortcomings and installation issues further frustrate users, especially on newer macOS versions. While some users find it helpful when properly configured, widespread operational issues significantly impact overall user satisfaction.

Pros

Helps capture API faults aiding front-end teams in debugging.
Useful replacement for browser's standard inspect element to capture API calls.
Works great when properly enabled through Postman desktop app and account sign-in.
Supports capturing network traffic for API testing and debugging.
Can synchronize cookies via Interceptor after reinstallation.

Cons

Often fails to stop capturing requests, causing continuous and uncontrollable capture.
Regular issues with 'Interceptor disconnected' especially on macOS and after updates.
Requires mandatory Postman account registration and signing in, which some users find restrictive.
'Open in Postman' link frequently doesn't work, making captured data inaccessible.
Poor documentation leading to confusion especially regarding installation of interceptor bridge on macOS.

Recent reviews

Thank you as it helped me support my front end team to capture the api faults without them sending every single detail in the chat

ra*****, 2025-06-09

it's capturing continuously we don't have control over it now which is not good so removing it

Ra*****, 2025-03-07

It won't stop capturing requests. So good when it works but really frustrating right now

Di*****, 2025-01-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Postman Interceptor requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Postman Interceptor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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