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Collections

Collections are the primary way to organize your API requests in Nidra. Think of them as folders that group related requests together.

What is a Collection?​

A collection is a container for organizing related API requests. Collections help you:

  • Group requests for a specific API or project
  • Share related requests with your team
  • Import and export groups of requests
  • Organize your workspace logically

Creating Collections​

To create a new collection:

  1. Click the "New Collection" button in the sidebar
  2. Give your collection a name
  3. Optionally add a description
  4. Click "Create"

Managing Collections​

Renaming Collections​

Deleting Collections​

Organizing Collections​

You can organize collections by:

  • API/Service (e.g., "GitHub API", "Stripe API")
  • Project (e.g., "Mobile App Backend", "Admin Dashboard")
  • Environment (e.g., "Production Tests", "Development")
  • Feature (e.g., "Authentication", "User Management")

Collection Settings​

Each collection can have its own settings:

  • Default authentication
  • Base URL
  • Default headers
  • Variables scoped to the collection

Importing Collections​

Nidra supports importing collections from multiple sources:

  • Swagger/OpenAPI: Import complete API definitions
  • Postman: Migrate existing Postman collections
  • Nidra Format: Import from other Nidra instances

Learn about importing Swagger → Learn about importing Postman →

Exporting Collections​

Export your collections to:

  • Share with team members
  • Back up your work
  • Use in other tools

Learn about export formats →

Best Practices​

  • Use descriptive names: Make collection names clear and specific
  • Group logically: Organize requests in a way that makes sense for your workflow
  • Document your collections: Add descriptions to help team members understand the purpose
  • Keep collections focused: Don't mix unrelated APIs in the same collection

Next Steps​