Keyboard shortcuts for sending requests and triggering actions

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tom_js Lv.4 Regular

8mo ago

Small QoL request that would make a big difference for keyboard-heavy workflows: Ctrl+Enter (Cmd+Enter on Mac) to trigger the Send button in the API tester, similar to how Ctrl+Enter works in the JSON formatter. I format/send things dozens of times a day and reaching for the mouse each time is friction that adds up. If the whole extension could be keyboard-navigable without mouse clicks, it would feel really professional. Same idea could apply to: the Diff viewer (Ctrl+Enter to compare), the Minify button in JSON formatter, etc.

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jake_dev Lv.5 Trusted

8mo ago

Ctrl+Enter in the JSON formatter already works! Just tried it after seeing your post — it was added at some point quietly. Still would love it for the API tester though, agree that's the more valuable one.

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tom_js Lv.4 Regular

8mo ago

Oh wait — @jake_dev you're right, Ctrl+Enter works! I've been clicking the button this whole time like an animal. Still want it for the API tester though, that one would be the biggest time saver for me.

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priya_dev Lv.4 Regular

8mo ago

Seconding the API tester shortcut. Fully keyboard-driven developer tools are so much faster once they click. Tab to focus, Ctrl+Enter to execute, Ctrl+C to copy response. That's the ideal flow.

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chris_b Lv.4 Regular

8mo ago

Could also add Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the formatted output without clicking the Copy button? That would remove the last required mouse interaction from the JSON formatting workflow.