Importing

Already have your API defined somewhere else? HTTPBot can bring it in. You can import collections and specs from files, pull a public API from a directory, or fetch one from a URL. Each import is a one-off: HTTPBot reads the source once and turns it into a Collection you own, with nothing left connected afterward.

To instead link a Postman account and keep your workspaces in sync with the cloud, see Postman Sync.

Import formats

All file imports start from the + floating action button in the Collections tab. The menu groups the supported formats:

Postman Collection

Under Postman Format, choose Import Collection to import a Postman Collection (v2.1 JSON) file. HTTPBot reads the file and creates a matching Collection — folders, requests, variables, and auth included — in your Collections area.

This is the right choice when someone hands you a .postman_collection.json export and you just want it in HTTPBot once. To stay connected to a live Postman account instead, see Postman Sync.

OpenAPI / Swagger (Beta)

Beta. OpenAPI/Swagger import is in Beta.

Under OpenAPI/Swagger (Beta) you have three ways to import a spec:

Import Spec — pick an OpenAPI or Swagger spec file from your device. HTTPBot converts its paths and operations into a Collection of requests.
Import from Directory — browse the public APIs.guru directory of OpenAPI definitions and import any listed API without needing a file of your own. Great for trying out a public API quickly.
Import from URL — paste the URL of a hosted spec and HTTPBot fetches and converts it.

The APIs.guru directory browser listing public OpenAPI definitions.

HAR (HTTP Archive)

Under HAR Format, choose Import HAR to import a .har file. A HAR file is a recording of network traffic exported from a browser's developer tools or a proxy. HTTPBot turns the recorded requests into a Collection, which is a fast way to reproduce a real session as editable requests.

Running imported requests PRO

Requires HTTPBot Pro. Importing and browsing collections is free. Sending a request from an imported or synced Collection requires HTTPBot Pro.

You can import, browse, and inspect any Collection for free — open requests, read their configuration, and view documentation. Actually firing a request that lives in an imported or Postman-synced Collection is a Pro feature. See Collections & Folders for how the two Collection areas work, and Authentication for configuring credentials on imported requests.