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Insomnia is an API client for designing, testing, and debugging REST, GraphQL, and gRPC requests. Its keyboard shortcuts speed up sending requests, switching environments, and navigating your workspace during API development.

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All Insomnia keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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28 shortcuts

Requests 12

Action Shortcut
Send Request CtrlEnter
Create HTTP Request CtrlN
Duplicate Request CtrlD
Focus URL CtrlL
Send Request (with options) CtrlShiftEnter
Change HTTP Method CtrlShiftL
Delete Request CtrlShiftBksp
Create Folder CtrlShiftN
Generate Code CtrlShiftG
Beautify Active Code Editors CtrlShiftF
Pin or Unpin Request CtrlShiftP
Edit Cookies CtrlK

Navigation 7

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Quick Search CtrlP
Toggle Sidebar Ctrl\
Show Autocomplete CtrlSpace
Filter Sidebar CtrlShiftF
Focus Response Ctrl'
Show Request History CtrlShiftH
Focus GraphQL Explorer Filter CtrlShiftI

General 6

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Show App Preferences Ctrl,
Close Tab CtrlW
Show Keyboard Shortcuts CtrlShift/
Show Document/Collection Settings CtrlShift,
Show Request Settings CtrlAltShift,
Reload Plugins CtrlShiftR

Environment 3

Action Shortcut
Show Environment Editor CtrlE
Switch Environments CtrlShiftE
Show Variable Source and Value AltShiftU

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Windows edition · 28 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Insomnia shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Insomnia shortcut?
Insomnia has 28 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Insomnia product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Insomnia. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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