Keybindings
Full keyboard reference for every context in apix.
Keybindings
apix is designed to be fully keyboard-driven. Here is the complete reference for every context.
Global
These bindings are available at all times, regardless of the focused panel.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
s | Send request |
u | Edit URL |
m | Cycle method (GET → POST → PUT → PATCH → DELETE) |
Tab | Switch focus between Request and Response panels |
h | Toggle History drawer |
c | Toggle Collections drawer |
e | Toggle Environments drawer |
Esc | Close drawer / cancel current edit |
q or Ctrl+C | Quit apix |
Request panel
Active when the Request panel has focus (left side).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Switch to Params tab |
2 | Switch to Headers tab |
3 | Switch to Body tab |
4 | Switch to Auth tab |
[ | Previous tab |
] | Next tab |
↑ / ↓ | Navigate the list |
Enter | Edit the selected item |
a | Add a new item |
d | Delete the selected item |
Response panel
Active when the Response panel has focus (right side).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Switch to Body tab |
2 | Switch to Headers tab |
3 | Switch to Cookies tab |
↑ / ↓ | Scroll through the response |
y | Copy response body to clipboard |
w | Save response body to a file |
Body editor
Active when editing the request body (press Enter on the Body tab).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | New line with auto-indent |
Tab | Insert 2 spaces |
Ctrl+f | Format content as JSON |
Esc | Save and exit the editor |
Drawers
These bindings apply inside the History, Collections and Environments drawers.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Navigate entries |
Enter | Load / open / activate the selected item |
d | Delete the selected item |
n | Create a new collection or environment |
v | View variables (Environments only) |
a | Add variable or save current request to collection |
/ | Search (History drawer only) |
Esc | Go back or close the drawer |