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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 CtrlTab and Previous request ShiftCtrlTab go through the requests in order. Filter requests CtrlF narrows the list.
  • Create new folder ShiftCtrlN uses the letter of Create new request CtrlN with one more modifier.
  • Send request CtrlEnter and Send and download AltEnter use the same key with different modifiers.
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General6

ActionShortcut
Open Preferences
Create new request
Create new folder
Duplicate request
Manage Environments
Toggle sidebar

Request5

ActionShortcut
Send request
Focus URL bar
Beautify body
Send and download
Copy as cURL

Response3

ActionShortcut
Cancel request
Response history
Search in response
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Insomnia have on Windows?

Insomnia has 18 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, 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 (Ctrl+Enter), Create new request (Ctrl+N), Focus URL bar (Ctrl+L), Quick switcher (Ctrl+P), Manage Environments (Ctrl+E), Copy as cURL (Shift+Ctrl+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 Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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