Keyboard Shortcuts
Master Mercury with keyboard shortcuts. All actions are available without touching the mouse.
Essential Shortcuts
These are the shortcuts you'll use most often:
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Send Request | ⌘ + Enter | Ctrl + Enter |
| Save | ⌘ + S | Ctrl + S |
| New Request | ⌘ + N | Ctrl + N |
| Open Folder | ⌘ + O | Ctrl + O |
| Quick Search | ⌘ + K | Ctrl + K |
Request Actions
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Send Request | ⌘ + Enter | Ctrl + Enter |
| Save Request | ⌘ + S | Ctrl + S |
| New Request | ⌘ + N | Ctrl + N |
| Copy as cURL | ⌘ + Shift + C | Ctrl + Shift + C |
Navigation
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Search | ⌘ + K | Ctrl + K |
| Focus URL Bar | ⌘ + L | Ctrl + L |
| Clear Search | Escape | Escape |
File Operations
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Open Folder | ⌘ + O | Ctrl + O |
| Save | ⌘ + S | Ctrl + S |
Response Panel
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Raw/Pretty | ⌘ + R | Ctrl + R |
Environment
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Environment | ⌘ + E | Ctrl + E |
Interface
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Mode | ⌘ + Shift + F | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Toggle History | ⌘ + H | Ctrl + H |
| Show Shortcuts | ? | ? |
Keyboard Shortcuts Overlay
Press ? to show the keyboard shortcuts overlay at any time.
Tips for Keyboard-First Workflow
1. Send and Save in One Motion
Train your fingers: ⌘+S → ⌘+Enter
2. Use Quick Search
⌘+K to instantly jump to any request without touching the mouse.
3. Copy Results Fast
⌘+Shift+C copies the request as cURL for sharing.
4. Focus Mode
⌘+Shift+F hides the sidebar for distraction-free editing.
Related
- Quick Start — Learn the basic workflow
- Requests — Working with requests