Collection Import & Export
For detailed documentation, see the Importing and Exporting pages.
Quick Reference
Ways to Import
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Import dialog | File → Import (Ctrl+O) → choose format → paste or select file |
| Drag & drop | Drop any supported file onto the Rostyman window |
| Double-click | Double-click a .rostyman file in your file manager |
| Import from URL | Paste a URL in the import dialog → click Fetch |
Ways to Export & Share
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Export to file | Collection Overview → Export → choose format → save |
| Share to Cloud | Right-click collection → Share to Cloud → pick Google Drive or Dropbox |
| Copy as cURL | Right-click any request → Copy as cURL |
Supported Formats
| Format | Import | Export |
|---|---|---|
Rostyman (.rostyman) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Postman v2.1 JSON | ✅ | ✅ |
| OpenAPI 3.0 / Swagger 2.0 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insomnia v4 JSON | ✅ | ✅ |
| cURL command | ✅ | ✅ (per-request) |
| HAR file | ✅ | ✅ |
Bruno (.bru) | ✅ | — |
| Thunder Client JSON | ✅ | — |
| Hoppscotch JSON | ✅ | — |
Source Sync
When you import from a file or URL, Rostyman remembers the source:
- If the source file changes, you'll be notified to sync
- If imported from a URL, Rostyman periodically checks for updates
- Configure the check interval in Settings → General → Source file check
Cloud Sharing
Share collections with your team through your own cloud storage:
- Connect Google Drive or Dropbox in Settings → Connected Storage
- Right-click a collection → Share to Cloud
- A shareable link is generated and copied to your clipboard
- Your teammate imports the link — they'll be notified when you update it
See Cloud Storage for setup details.