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Newman

by azzar budiyanto · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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/install newman
Description
Automated API testing with Postman collections via Newman CLI. Use when user requests API testing, collection execution, automated testing, CI/CD integration, or mentions "Postman", "Newman", "API tests", "run collection", or "automated testing".
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a straightforward Newman (Postman CLI) runner with sensible helpers and a security-audit script. Before installing or running it: 1) Verify the skill source — README references a GitHub repo/maintainer but the registry 'Source' and homepage are unknown; prefer installing from a trusted repo or your own vetted copy. 2) Do not commit collections or environment files that contain secrets; the included audit script helps detect hardcoded secrets but is not foolproof. 3) Be cautious when configuring reporters that send results externally (Slack/webhooks) — those endpoints may receive sensitive request/response data. 4) The install step runs npm install -g newman (remote package execution) — if you require stricter control, audit the npm packages or install pinned versions from an approved mirror. 5) If you plan to use encryption scripts (ENCRYPTION_KEY) or CI examples, store credentials in your platform's secrets store and ensure keys/webhooks are trusted. Overall: coherent and appropriate for the stated purpose, but practice standard secret- and source-verification hygiene.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: newman Version: 1.0.0 The skill is classified as suspicious due to a shell injection vulnerability found in `scripts/run-tests.sh`. The script uses `eval` to execute a constructed `newman` command, and the `--reporters` option, which is directly derived from user input, is not properly sanitized or quoted, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands. While the skill otherwise promotes good security practices for API testing and does not show evidence of intentional malicious behavior, this vulnerability allows for remote code execution if untrusted input is provided to the script.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (Newman CLI runner) align with the provided SKILL.md, README, and scripts. The package contains installation, test-runner, and security-audit scripts that are exactly what an automated Postman/Newman skill would need.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions focus on running Newman, exporting collections/environments, CI integration, and security scanning. Advanced examples include optional reporters (e.g., Slack webhook) and custom reporters that POST run summaries to external endpoints — this is expected for reporters but is an area where users must configure trusted endpoints to avoid leaking test data.
Install Mechanism
There is no automated binary download in the skill itself; installation relies on npm (npm install -g newman etc.), standard for Newman. No obscure or shortener URLs or extracted archives from unknown hosts are used in the included scripts or docs.
Credentials
Registry metadata declares no required env vars (none required by platform), but scripts and docs reference common test secrets (API_KEY, DB_PASSWORD, ENCRYPTION_KEY) and optional reporter/webhook env variables. This is reasonable — they are optional and typical for API testing — but the skill will read/expect these environment variables if present and will warn about missing values.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always: true and does not modify other skills. It is instruction-focused with scripts that run locally; nothing in the package asks for permanent platform-wide privileges.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install newman
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /newman
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the newman skill for automated API testing. - Provides comprehensive documentation on installing and running Postman collections with Newman CLI. - Includes guidance for environment management, CI/CD integration, data-driven testing, and custom reporting. - Covers advanced workflows such as parallel collection execution, security best practices, and troubleshooting tips. - Offers best practices and real-world usage examples for API automation in development pipelines.
Metadata
Slug newman
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newman?

Automated API testing with Postman collections via Newman CLI. Use when user requests API testing, collection execution, automated testing, CI/CD integration, or mentions "Postman", "Newman", "API tests", "run collection", or "automated testing". It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 794 downloads so far.

How do I install Newman?

Run "/install newman" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Newman free?

Yes, Newman is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Newman support?

Newman is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Newman?

It is built and maintained by azzar budiyanto (@1999azzar); the current version is v1.0.0.

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