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LiteClient provides a comprehensive set of commands for managing requests, collections, environments, history, and cookies. All commands can be accessed via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).

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Request Commands

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liteclient.newRequest
command
Create a new HTTP request file. Opens a new .lcreq file in the request editor.Category: LiteClient
Icon: New File
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liteclient.openHistoryRequest
command
Open a previously executed request from history. Loads the request details into a new request editor.Category: LiteClient

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Collection Commands

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liteclient.newCollection
command
Create a new collection to organize related requests. Prompts for a collection name.Category: LiteClient
Icon: New Folder
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liteclient.addCollection
command
Add an existing collection. Alternative method for creating collections.Category: LiteClient
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liteclient.renameCollection
command
Rename an existing collection. Prompts for a new name.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Edit
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liteclient.deleteCollection
command
Delete a collection and all its requests. Prompts for confirmation.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash
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liteclient.addRequestToCollection
command
Add the current request to a collection. Prompts to select the target collection.Category: LiteClient
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liteclient.renameCollectionRequest
command
Rename a request within a collection. Prompts for a new name.Category: LiteClient
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liteclient.deleteRequestFromCollection
command
Remove a request from a collection. The request file itself is not deleted.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash

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Environment Commands

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liteclient.newEnvironment
command
Create a new environment for managing variables. Prompts for an environment name.Category: LiteClient
Icon: New Folder
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liteclient.addEnvironment
command
Add a new environment. Alternative method for creating environments.Category: LiteClient
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liteclient.renameEnvironment
command
Rename an existing environment. Prompts for a new name.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Edit
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liteclient.deleteEnvironment
command
Delete an environment and all its variables. Prompts for confirmation.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash
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liteclient.openEnvironmentManager
command
Open the environment manager interface to manage all environments and variables.Category: LiteClient

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Variable Commands

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liteclient.addVariableToEnvironment
command
Add a new variable to the selected environment. Prompts for name and value.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Add
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liteclient.editVariable
command
Edit an existing environment variable. Prompts for new name and value.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Edit
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liteclient.deleteVariable
command
Delete a variable from the environment. Prompts for confirmation.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash

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History Commands

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liteclient.deleteHistoryItem
command
Delete a single request from the history. Available in the history list context menu.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash
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liteclient.clearHistory
command
Clear all request execution history. Prompts for confirmation.Category: LiteClient
Icon: Trash
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liteclient.openCookieManager
command
Open the cookie manager interface to view and manage all stored cookies.Category: LiteClient
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liteclient.clearCookies
command
Clear the entire cookie jar. Removes all cookies for all domains.Category: LiteClient

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Storage Commands

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liteclient.migrateToWorkspace
command
Migrate all data (collections, environments, history, cookies) from global storage to workspace storage.Category: LiteClient
This command creates a .liteclient/ folder in your workspace root and copies all data there. Use this when you want to share collections and environments via Git.
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liteclient.switchStorageScope
command
Switch between global and workspace storage scopes. Updates the liteclient.storageScope setting.Category: LiteClient
Switching storage scope does not automatically migrate data. Use liteclient.migrateToWorkspace to copy data from global to workspace storage.

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Using Commands

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Command Palette

Access any command by opening the Command Palette:
Press Ctrl+Shift+P and type “LiteClient” to filter available commands.

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Context Menus

Many commands are also available via right-click context menus in the LiteClient sidebar:
  • Collections: Right-click a collection for rename/delete options
  • Requests: Right-click a request for rename/delete options
  • Environments: Right-click for rename/delete/add variable options
  • Variables: Right-click for edit/delete options
  • History: Right-click for delete options

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Keyboard Shortcuts

You can assign custom keyboard shortcuts to any LiteClient command:
  1. Open Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts from the Command Palette
  2. Search for the command (e.g., “liteclient.newRequest”)
  3. Click the + icon to add a custom keybinding
Example keybinding: 
{
  "key": "ctrl+alt+n",
  "command": "liteclient.newRequest"
}