# Source: https://docs.venice.ai/overview/guides/postman.md

# Using Postman

## Overview

Venice provides a comprehensive Postman collection that allows developers to explore and test the full capabilities of our API. This collection includes pre-configured requests, examples, and environment variables to help you get started quickly with Venice's AI services.

## Accessing the Collection

Our official Postman collection is available in the Venice AI Workspace:

* [Venice AI Postman Workspace](https://www.postman.com/veniceai/workspace/venice-ai-workspace)
* [Venice AI Postman Examples](https://postman.venice.ai/)

## Collection Features

* **Ready-to-Use Requests**: Pre-configured API calls for all Venice endpoints
* **Environment Templates**: Properly structured environment variables
* **Request Examples**: Real-world usage examples for each endpoint
* **Response Samples**: Example responses to help you understand the API's output
* **Documentation**: Inline documentation for each request

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fork the Collection">
    * Navigate to the Venice AI Workspace
    * Click "Fork" to create your own copy of the collection
    * Choose your workspace destination
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your Environment">
    * Create a new environment in Postman
    * Add your Venice API key
    * Configure the base URL: `https://api.venice.ai/api/v1`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your First Request">
    * Select any request from the collection
    * Ensure your environment is selected
    * Click "Send" to test the API
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available Endpoints

The collection includes examples for all Venice API endpoints:

* Text Generation
* Image Generation
* Model Information
* Image Upscaling
* System Prompt Configuration

## Best Practices

* Keep your API key secure and never share it
* Use environment variables for sensitive information
* Test responses in the Postman console before implementation
* Review the example responses for expected data structures

<Note>*Note: The Postman collection is regularly updated to reflect the latest API changes and features.*</Note>