Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these keyboard shortcuts to work faster in API Dev Studio.

Quick Reference

Press Ctrl+? or F1 to view this list anytime.

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Global Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+K	Open command palette
Ctrl+,	Open settings
Ctrl+/	Toggle sidebar
Ctrl+? / F1	Show keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl+Z	Undo
Ctrl+Shift+Z / Ctrl+Y	Redo
Ctrl+Shift+B	Report a bug

Developer Mode (Settings page only):

• Ctrl+Shift+D (press 3 times) - Enable developer mode

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Navigation

Switch between main views:

Shortcut	View
Ctrl+1	Projects
Ctrl+2	Endpoints
Ctrl+3	Requests
Ctrl+4	MCP Server (Pro only)

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Projects View

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+N	Create new project
Delete	Delete selected project
F2	Rename selected project
Enter	Toggle server start/stop
Ctrl+D	Duplicate selected project
Ctrl+E	Export selected project
Arrow keys	Navigate projects list

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Endpoints View

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+N	Create new endpoint
Delete	Delete selected endpoint(s)
Enter	Edit selected endpoint
Space	Toggle endpoint enabled/disabled
Ctrl+A	Select all endpoints
Ctrl+Shift+A	Deselect all
Arrow keys	Navigate endpoints list

Tree View:

• → - Expand folder
• ← - Collapse folder
• Space - Toggle folder expanded/collapsed

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Requests View

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+F	Focus search box
Delete	Delete selected request
S	Toggle star on selected request
Enter	View request details
Ctrl+Shift+Delete	Delete all requests
Arrow keys	Navigate requests list

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Endpoint Editor

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+S	Save endpoint
Esc	Close editor
Ctrl+Enter	Save and close

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Modals & Dialogs

All modals support these shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
Esc	Close without saving
Enter	Confirm/Submit (when focus is not in textarea)
Tab	Move to next field
Shift+Tab	Move to previous field

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Command Palette

When the command palette is open:

Shortcut	Action
Esc	Close palette
↑ / ↓	Navigate results
Enter	Execute selected command
Ctrl+K	Close palette (toggle)

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Search & Filters

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+F	Focus search (in Requests view)
Esc	Clear search

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Tips

Work Without Mouse

You can navigate the entire app using only the keyboard:

1. Ctrl+K to open command palette
2. Type to search for any command
3. Enter to execute

Customize Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are not customizable yet, but this feature is planned for a future release.

Platform Differences

• Windows/Linux: Use Ctrl key
• macOS: Use Cmd key instead of Ctrl

Conflicts with System Shortcuts

If a shortcut doesn’t work, it might be overridden by your operating system or another app:

• Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens Task Manager
• macOS: Cmd+Space opens Spotlight
• Linux: Varies by desktop environment

Accessibility

All shortcuts have alternative methods:

• Every shortcut has a corresponding menu item or button
• Use Tab to navigate focusable elements
• Screen readers are supported