Mongo2Postman: Schema to Postman

Mongo2Postman Converter

Introduction

The "Mongo2Postman Converter" Visual Studio Code extension streamlines your API development workflow by effortlessly converting your Mongoose schemas into ready-to-use Postman sample data. This extension harnesses the power of Google's Generative AI to generate realistic and meaningful test data, saving you valuable time and ensuring the accuracy of your API testing.

Features

• One-Click Conversion: Seamlessly transform Mongoose schemas into Postman-compatible JSON with a single command.
• AI-Powered: Leverages Google's Generative AI to create intelligent and context-aware sample data, ensuring realistic and meaningful test results.
• Time-Saving: Eliminates the need for manual sample data creation, significantly reducing your testing time.
• Customizable: Allows for easy customization of the generated data to meet your specific testing requirements.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Search for "Mongo2Postman".
4. Click the "Install" button.

How to Use Guide

Go through the tutorial to see how to convert your Mongoose schemas into ready-to-use Postman sample data:

Mongo2Postman Tutorial

Usage

1. Open a file containing your Mongoose schema.
2. Select the schema code.
3. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
4. Type "Convert to Postman Raw" and select the command.
5. The converted JSON will open in a new editor tab.

Configuration

To use this extension, you need to provide your Google Generative AI API key:

1. Open VS Code Settings (File > Preferences > Settings).
2. Search for "Mongo2Postman".
3. Enter your API key in the "API Key for Google Generative AI" field.

Alternatively, you can set the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable.

Examples

Input (Mongoose Schema):

const UserSchema = new Schema({
  username: { type: String, required: true },
  email: { type: String, required: true, unique: true },
  age: { type: Number, min: 18, max: 100 },
  isActive: { type: Boolean, default: true },
  createdAt: { type: Date, default: Date.now }
});