Using the Request Pane
The request pane sits in the center of the TUI. It shows every detail of the selected request — URL, method, headers, params, auth, body, and settings.
Browse Mode
Section titled “Browse Mode”When the request pane is focused, arrow keys navigate between sections:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ↑/↓ | Move between sections (URL, headers, params, auth, body) |
| ←/→ | Move between items within a section |
| Return | Enter edit mode on the selected field |
| Space | Toggle header/param enabled/disabled |
Disabled fields are preserved but not sent with the request.
Edit Mode
Section titled “Edit Mode”Press Return on any field to edit. A cursor appears.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Return | Commit the edit |
| Escape | Cancel, revert field to saved value |
| Tab | Move to next field |
Body Types
Section titled “Body Types”Press Ctrl+T in the body section to cycle through types. Each type shows different fields:
| Type | Fields shown |
|---|---|
| none | No body |
| json | Raw text area |
| urlencoded | Form entries (key/value) |
| multipart | Form entries (text or file) |
| binary | File path |
For multipart entries, Ctrl+T toggles between text and file mode.
Creating and Managing Requests
Section titled “Creating and Managing Requests”| Action | Keybinding |
|---|---|
| New request | Ctrl+N — set name, method, URL in a modal |
| Save | Ctrl+S — writes the .yml file |
| Clone | Ctrl+K — duplicates the request |
| Delete | Ctrl+W — deletes with confirmation |
| Edit in overlay | Ctrl+E — rename, change method/URL, move folder |
| Edit YAML | Ctrl+Alt+E — edit raw YAML in overlay |
| New folder | Ctrl+Alt+N — creates a folder |
The collection directory is created automatically on first save.
Reverting
Section titled “Reverting”| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+D | Revert current field to last saved value |
| Ctrl+R | Revert all fields |
Sending
Section titled “Sending”Press Ctrl+Return to send. The response appears in the response pane.