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My go-to hidden gem: Ctrl + Shift + D (or Cmd + Shift + D on Mac) - the “Duplicate Tab” shortcut. Here’s how I use it: I build “request templates” on the fly. When I’m working on complex auth flows or documenting APIs, I’ll craft that perfect base request with all the headers, auth, and structure d…

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 …

I hit Ctrl + Alt + C to open the console… just to confirm that my life, like my requests, is still returning errors

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 …

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 re…

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 ;))

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jyotiag-tae (Jyoti Agrawal) July 16, 2025, 9:25am 5

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

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