Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Xplorer in minutes.
Opening Your First Collection
Xplorer can open and run your existing Postman collections without any modifications:
Three ways to open:
- File → Open menu
- Drag and drop files into the window
- Recent files list from File menu
Loading an Environment (Optional)
If you use Postman environments:
- Use File → Open or drag and drop your environment JSON file
- The environment appears in the Environment Pane (right panel)
- Only one environment can be active at a time
- Environment variables are available to all loaded collections
Running a Request
- Navigate to any request in the navigation tree (left panel)
- Click the Run button or click the play icon in the tree
- View the response in the response panel
- Check the Output Pane (right panel) for test results
Running Collections or Folders
- Select a folder or the root collection
- Click the Run button
- Pass/fail indicators appear in the navigation tree
- View aggregated results in the Output pane
Key Features
- 100% Local - Zero Cloud: Your secrets never touch the cloud—everything runs on your machine
- Zero Migration: Existing collections run as-is
- JavaScript Support: Pre-request scripts and tests work unchanged
- Enhanced Feedback: Pass/fail indicators in navigation tree
- Secure: Enterprise-signed desktop application
Next Steps
- Learn about Interface Overview
- Understand Running Collections
- Try Data-Driven Testing