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What’s your favourite Postman keyboard shortcut, and how do you use it?
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My favorite Postman shortcut is Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + T which instantly opens a new tab in the Scratch Pad.
I use it to quickly test ideas or debug without touching my saved collections. It’s perfect for fast, clean experiments. Most people overlook it, but it’s a real time-saver!
My favorite Postman keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+Alt+C (or Cmd+Alt+C on Mac) to open the Postman Console.
Postman has a full JavaScript console that logs every single network request, response, and script execution. Instead of wondering why things aren’t working, I am seeing the complete picture like exact error message, spot that a token is malformed, which helps with faster debugging.
I hit Ctrl + Alt + C to open the console… just to confirm that my life, like my requests, is still returning errors
My Favorite Postman Keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+K to move between different collection / environment and requests. Working as Postman admin and dealing with multiple team in my organization it comes really handy for me to navigate from one place to another
my goto postman shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + F
Instead of clicking through folders or tabs to find every /validateSession call just hit Ctrl + Shift + F and Postman shows you all matches like requests , environments varibales and it
isn’t just for finding text but u can search and replace
My favorite Postman shortcut is Ctrl + Alt + R, which opens the Collection Runner. In my student project, I often need to test a group of APIs like login, fetch data, and update user info. Instead of sending each one manually, I use this shortcut to run all requests at once. It saves time, helps me find issues quickly, and makes my testing process much faster. I find it especially useful when I’m doing multiple test runs or preparing for project demos. This small shortcut makes a big difference in my API workflow.
My favourite Postman keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + S. I use it very frequently to save the api request or to save environment variables. It’s very helpful as we don’t have to manually click on the save button every time we do some changes or make a new request.
The postman shortcut i am fond of is the CMD/CTRL + L key which highlights the request in the search bar. It present a quick way for you to select the request without using the mouse or trackpad to change or edit the request.
My favourite shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+T (or Cmd+Shift+T on Mac)
If you ever close a tab by accident, pressing Ctrl+Shift+T instantly restores it.
This is particularly useful when you’re juggling a lot of tabs and have a complex folder structure. It’s a real time‑saver when you’re juggling dozens of requests, nested folders, Environments, Flows etc.
One limitation: If you’ve made unsaved edits to a request, saving and then closing the tab means it can’t be recovered with this shortcut. In any other scenario, it’s great for staying in the zone and recovering from accidental misclicks!
Ctrl + Shift + R quickly re-sends your most recent API request without switching tabs, clicking on any buttons, or reselecting collections. (Working on a Windows ofc ;))
My favourite shortcut is more like a macro.
My keyboard allows me to assign macros, some one of my favourites are:
⌘⇧D – Duplicate a request, rename it, and open it for editing
Which I use this when branching a request for testing or variation.
⌘D– Duplicate Item↓– Move to the duplicated request↵– Select Item⌘E– Rename Item
And my go-to when things get messy:
⌘⌥⇧K – Clear the console and resend the current request
Perfect when debugging pre/post scripts. Used for re-running a request after tidying up the output._
⇧⌘K– Clear Console⌘↵– Send Request
Shortcut I love: Ctrl + Alt + C (Copy as cURL)
I use this when I need to switch from Postman to the terminal or quickly share an API request with a teammate. It copies the entire request—headers, body, method—into a single cURL command, ready to paste and run.
This saved me during a production bug once. Postman wasn’t installed on the server, and I needed to test the endpoint directly from the terminal. I just used this shortcut, pasted the cURL, and had the same exact request running in seconds. No need to retype anything.
It’s one of those underrated shortcuts that quietly make life easier. Simple, powerful, and super real-world friendly.
Shortcut I love (and not many talk about):
told by one of my seniors back then in college ,now working full time as a dev at @Postman
Ctrl + Shift + R → “Beautify” your code instantly
Ever stared at a messy JSON body and doubted your life choices? Same. That’s when Ctrl + Shift + R becomes my best friend. It automatically formats your request body or response into clean, readable JSON no need to copy-paste into external beautifiers.
I use this constantly when I’m collaborating or debugging with others. Clean formatting means fewer mistakes, faster scanning, and instant clarity, especially when dealing with deeply nested APIs. It also helps me spot subtle typos or missing commas that would’ve otherwise wasted hours.
Bonus tip:
Pair this with Ctrl + Alt + C (Copy as cURL), and you’re ready to impress both your terminal and your teammates. Debug fast. Share faster.
Postman feels like magic when you know these hidden gems.
Hidden gem shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + E → Open Postman Console
Not many talk about it, but this is one of the most underrated tools in Postmanand Ctrl + Shift + E gets you there in a snap.
The Postman Console is like the developer’s x-ray vision. It shows everything under the hood request headers, raw bodies, test results, cookies, and even console logs from your scripts.
Here’s how it helped me solve a real issue:
I was hitting a 401 Unauthorized error even though the token looked fine in my Auth tab. The response wasn’t helpful at all. I hit Ctrl + Shift + E, opened the console, and saw the actual header wasn’t being attached due to a tiny Pre-request Script error. Fixed it in seconds.
Without the console, I would’ve been guessing. With it, I’m basically in API debug god mode.
Pro tip: You can even use console.log() in your Pre-request and Test scripts, just like JavaScript, and see the output live in the Postman Console. Perfect for scripting-heavy workflows!
Ctrl + Alt + C to copy as cURL
I use it all the time to share requests with teammates or test stuff in Terminal. Saves me from rewriting headers, body, and auth manually.
It’s quick, clean, and super underrated.
I use CTRL + Shift + S to save all my open tabs, saves a lot of hassle.
One of my favourite (and kinda underrated) Postman shortcuts is Alt + Click on a request – it opens the same request in a new tab without closing or overwriting the current one.
Super useful when I’m comparing different environments (like staging vs prod) or testing with multiple auth tokens. I just Alt + Click the same request twice, change the environment in one, and compare the responses side-by-side.Not many people know about it since it’s not really listed in the common shortcut lists .I actually found it by accident while clicking around 
Helps a lot during debugging or when you don’t want to lose your current request tab
I love Ctrl + Shift + T as it restores last closed tab. It helps bring back tabs I accidentally close, which I tend to do a lot😅. I also use it when I don’t need a tab right away but plan to come back to it later. It helps me focus on one thing at a time.
Being a Fullstack dev always involved in microservices, I ususally find my self using Cmd + Enter for Sending Requests-----> when debugging/testing Multiple complex APIs. This saves on time and helps in keeping my hands on the keyboard boosting efficiency and productivity. More so, It make me feel like postman is an extension of my IDE.