Postman auto-installs AI plugins and attempts to share API data

Postman, a widely used API development tool, was reported to automatically install artificial intelligence plugins without user interaction, according to a discussion on the project's GitHub issue tracker. The issue was opened by a user who observed that the software added the plugins in the background.

The same report noted that the auto‑installed plugins sought to transmit the entire set of API data managed within the application, raising concerns about data privacy and user consent. The behavior was highlighted in the issue thread, prompting calls for clarification from the development team and consideration of safeguards against unsolicited software modifications.