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Clear Postman Cache on Mac

To clear the cache, remove the temporary system folders used by the app. This process recovers space from the typical 200 MB – 5 GB footprint without touching your primary working directory.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Clear the Postman cache without guessing

Postman data usually takes 200 MB – 5 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Free scan · No account · Nothing is deleted without your OK · Moves to the Trash first · macOS 14+

Application: Postman
Typical data size: 200 MB – 5 GB
Category: Developer Tools
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Postman

Postman cache folders you can clear

These folders are rebuilt automatically, so removing them does not touch your own files.

~/Library/Caches/com.postmanlabs.mac Cache · app network cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Caches/com.postmanlabs.mac.ShipIt Cache · downloaded app updates Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Postman/Cache Cache · Postman web content cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Postman/Code Cache Cache · compiled JavaScript cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Postman/GPUCache Cache · GPU shader cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Saved Application State/com.postmanlabs.mac.savedState Window state · window positions from the last session Yes, rebuilt automatically

Locations are the standard macOS folders Postman uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

Understanding the Postman cache

Specific to Postman

The cache consists of network data, compiled JavaScript, GPU shaders, and web content. Clearing these helps if the app starts slowly or if the Cache folder becomes excessively large. These specific temporary files are distinct from your local app data and requested files. Only the designated cache directories should be removed to avoid losing unsynced information.

What happens after clearing Postman

The app will rebuild necessary cache files automatically upon next launch. You may notice a slower first start as these files are recreated. Your sign-in status and preferences generally persist. Since collections and history sync to your account, they remain available provided you were signed in.

Sync all current work to your account while signed inQuit the app completely before modifying any library foldersUse Finder > Go > Go to Folder to access ~/LibraryEmpty the Trash to permanently reclaim the disk space

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Account and sync: Collections, environments and history are synced to your Postman account when you are signed in; what exists only on this Mac depends on whether you used it signed out.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Folders marked “Yes, rebuilt automatically” are rebuilt automatically; removing them only makes the next start slower.

Will I lose work created while signed out?

Yes, if you delete folders containing user data rather than just the automatic caches, since signed-out work exists only locally.

Does deleting the application binary also clear these caches?

No, the app data and cache folders stay on your Mac until you remove them separately.