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Home / Migrations / Postman → Bruno

Postman → Bruno

easy

Bruno is an open-source, offline-first API client that stores collections as files on disk (git-friendly). No cloud sync, no account required. Direct Postman collection import.

Estimated: 1-2h · 4 steps

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Step 1: Export Postman collection

In Postman: Collection → Export → Collection v2.1. Save the JSON file.

Step 2: Install Bruno

Download from usebruno.com or brew install bruno.

Step 3: Import collection

Bruno → Import Collection → Postman v2.1. Collections are saved as .bru files in a directory.

Step 4: Commit to git

Bruno collections are plain text files — add the collection directory to your project repo. Team shares via git, not cloud sync.

✓ All requests execute correctly. Environment variables work. Collection is in git.

What this migration involves

Moving from Postman to Bruno is rated easy and takes about 1-2h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 4 steps and 1 with a verification check.

FAQ

How long does migrating from Postman to Bruno take?

Around 1-2h for a typical project — 4 steps, difficulty rated easy.

Is moving from Postman to Bruno reversible?

No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your Postman data before you start.

What does Bruno cost compared to Postman?

Pricing for both tools is contact-based or not tracked yet.