Insomnia shortcuts
- 18 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Development
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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The General section creates and organises: Create new request, Create new folder, Duplicate request. Request edits and sends: Focus URL bar, Send request. Response works on what came back: Search in response and Response history. Navigation moves between requests.
Start with these
- Send request
- Create new request
- Focus URL bar
- Quick switcher
- Manage Environments
- Copy as cURL
Tips for Insomnia
- Next request ⌃Tab and Previous request ⌃⇧Tab go through the requests in order. Filter requests ⌘F narrows the list.
- Create new folder ⇧⌘N uses the letter of Create new request ⌘N with one more modifier.
- Send request ⌘↩ and Send and download ⌥↩ use the same key with different modifiers.
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General6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Preferences | |
| Create new request | |
| Create new folder | |
| Duplicate request | |
| Manage Environments | |
| Toggle sidebar |
Request5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Send request | |
| Focus URL bar | |
| Beautify body | |
| Send and download | |
| Copy as cURL |
Response3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cancel request | |
| Response history | |
| Search in response |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Insomnia have on macOS?
Insomnia has 18 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: General, Request, Navigation, Response. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Insomnia shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Send request (⌘↩), Create new request (⌘N), Focus URL bar (⌘L), Quick switcher (⌘P), Manage Environments (⌘E), Copy as cURL (⇧⌘C). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Insomnia shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 18 Insomnia shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Insomnia keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Insomnia keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Insomnia shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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