My favourite keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + `` .
I use Ctrl + `` to instantly open or hide the Postman Console, which gives me deep visibility into what’s happening behind the scenes of every request—headers, cookies, redirects, logs, and even errors.
How I use it creatively
When I’m debugging OAuth flows, chained requests, or test scripts, I keep the console open on the side to trace the exact payloads and responses without leaving the app. It feels like having a mini network inspector just one shortcut away.
Most people don’t realize how powerful the Postman Console is—or that it even has a shortcut. Using it smartly turns Postman from just a request tool into a full debugging companion.
JavaScript in the pre-request and post-response scripts
JSON in the raw\JSON bodies.
Particular useful when trying to mimic or copy and troubleshoot forum posters code.
To see whether the JSON is valid and to see where code blocks begin and end in JavaScript.
If I need to create JSON for something outside of Postman, I frequently just create a dummy POST request in Postman to format it before copying and pasting.
My favourite Shortcut in Postman is Ctrl + Alt + P
(or Cmd + Option + P on Mac)
This opens up the Postbot which helps me atlot generating API documentation, Streamlining API testing, and importantly help me in debugging.
Postbot has become my go-to tool when I’m stuck or short on time. With this shortcut, I’m never more than a keystroke away from smart assistance — and it’s made my API workflows way more efficient.
My favorite Postman keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + Enter. This shortcut allows you to send a request without having to move your mouse to click the ‘Send’ button. It saves me time and makes my workflow more efficient.
I also like to use Ctrl + Alt + S to save my request. This shortcut is not as commonly known, but it is very useful for quickly saving your work without having to navigate through menus.
Overall keyboard shortcuts are a key part of my workflow in Postman and help me work faster and more efficiently.
One of my best Postman keyboard shortcuts is Ctrl + Enter(or Cmd + Enter on Mac). I use it all the time because it sends the current request instantly, without having to click the “Send” button manually. It really speeds up my workflow, especially when I’m testing multiple endpoints quickly or tweaking parameters in real time. Just type your request, hit Ctrl + Enter, and boom—results!
One of my favorite shortcuts while writing scripts in Postman is Ctrl + Shift + L. It allows me to edit all occurrences of a selected word across the Pre-request and Tests tabs simultaneously. This saves me a lot of time, as I don’t have to change each instance manually it updates all of them in one go.
On of my favorite shortcuts in postman is;
CTRL + (tab number)
With so many tabs in play at once, it helps me be able to efficiently navigate to the correct one to access the resource I need or to close the ones I don’t.
I can use my keyboard to toggle to the tab of my choice with ease. All I have to do is press CTRL + the number of the tab am looking for.
For instance, If I press CTRL + 2, it navigates to the second tab, CTRL + 3, it t navigates to the third, and so on. It’s one of the more beneficial key bindings Postman offers.
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Huge fan of the Command + B (I’m a Mac user) for formatting code in the editor (Great shout @michaelderekjones), I often use Shift + Command + T to open the last closed tab and I’ve started using Shift + Command + A to open the Search Tabs feature more and more lately.
It’s been interesting to see some of the Editor Shortcuts getting mentioned, I don’t think all of these are documented.
Did you know that in the Desktop app you can assign your own shortcuts for different actions in Postman.
Keep them coming - There is still plenty of time to add your personal favourite!!
Being into testing, I use Ctrl+D and Ctrl+E often and these are my favourite postman keyboard shortcut. Mostly I use the shortcuts together. Ctrl + D → Duplicate (collection, folder or request) Ctrl + E → Rename (collection, folder or request)
This is really helpful in automating tests by reusing the existing tests.
My favorite Postman keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + Enter ;for sending a request instantly!
It saves me countless clicks when testing multiple endpoints quickly. Whether I’m debugging an API or chaining requests in a collection, this shortcut keeps me in flow and speeds up my workflow like a charm.
A scenario where I have three tabs open during a demo or I am debugging
e.g. I open my “Authentication” request in Tab 1, my “Search” request in Tab 2, and my “Cleanup” (delete or revoke) request in Tab 3.
When I am demoing or debugging my end‑to‑end flow, a quick ⌘/Ctrl + 2 jumps me straight to my search request without hunting through tabs.
Most people know the basics, but my secret weapon in Postman is Alt + Shift + ↓ / ↑ (or Option + Shift + ↓ / ↑ on Mac) — it duplicates a line or selection in the Pre-request Script or Tests tab. I use this not just to write faster, but to prototype entire test blocks in seconds, especially when I’m tweaking different sets of dynamic variables or authorization headers for multi-environment testing.
Here’s the cool part: I combine this with dynamic code snippets from Postman’s auto-suggestions and build layered test scaffolds with small tweaks—like chaining variable assignments and response checks. It’s a tiny shortcut, but when you’re managing dozens of endpoints and automating validation logic, this becomes a superpower. Think of it as Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V, but optimized for high-speed test authorship inside Postman.
Most folks never realize this works right inside the scripting editor—and once you do, it’s hard to go back.
Ctrl + Shift + C — Open Postman Console.
This is a must-have when debugging API calls. I use it to inspect request headers, bodies, response payloads, and even see what’s going wrong when an API silently fails. It’s like having dev tools for your APIs — and this shortcut makes it instantly accessible without touching the mouse.
My favorite Postman shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + L - multi-cursor editing.
When I’m deep into test scripts, this shortcut lets me edit multiple instances of the same variable or function name at once.
If i need to rename a variable used 5 times, i just hit Ctrl+Shift+L, and it is done in 2 seconds. It turns postman into a mini code editor. I use this shortcut for writing test scripts and quickly updating auth tokens or environment variables. Super efficient!
Oh, just realized someone else already mentioned this one. So here’s another one I use all the time: Ctrl + D - Duplicate request.
When I’m prototyping APIs, especially CRUD endpoints, I’ll set up one request, then Ctrl + D to duplicate and tweak it into POST, PUT or Delete version. It saves me from recreating headers, params from scratch, it is a real time-saver!
And here’s one more that keeps my workflow smooth: Alt + E, it opens the environment selector instantly. Whenever i need to switch environments, I just hit Alt + E, start typing the environment name, and press Enter. No mouse needed, supe faster if you need to bounce between dev and prod.
As a frontend developer who is frequently works with API. I get the opportunity to test the API using postman. My favourite shortcut command on my Windows is
CTRL + N
which allow me to open a new request or tab. Where I get to choose among these options like HTTP, GraphQL, AI, MCP, etc
My absolute favorite Postman keyboard shortcut, without a doubt, is Ctrl/Cmd + R, which opens up the Collection Runner. For me, it’s not just a shortcut; it’s like hitting the launch button for super-efficient, automated API testing in Postman. It really helps me speed up development, make sure everything’s working perfectly, and easily connect with tools like npm-html-extra for reports.
I think my favorite Postman keyboard shortcut has to be Ctrl + Enter. It’s such a simple one but I use it constantly. Whenever I’m testing an API request or tweaking a request, I just hit that combo and boom, instant response. No need to reach for the mouse. It’s one of those little things that makes working in Postman feel super smooth.
