> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.liteclient.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Commands

> Complete reference of all VS Code commands available in LiteClient

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`).

## Request Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.newRequest" type="command">
  Create a new HTTP request file. Opens a new `.lcreq` file in the request editor.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: New File
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.openHistoryRequest" type="command">
  Open a previously executed request from history. Loads the request details into a new request editor.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

## Collection Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.newCollection" type="command">
  Create a new collection to organize related requests. Prompts for a collection name.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: New Folder
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.addCollection" type="command">
  Add an existing collection. Alternative method for creating collections.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.renameCollection" type="command">
  Rename an existing collection. Prompts for a new name.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Edit
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.deleteCollection" type="command">
  Delete a collection and all its requests. Prompts for confirmation.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.addRequestToCollection" type="command">
  Add the current request to a collection. Prompts to select the target collection.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.renameCollectionRequest" type="command">
  Rename a request within a collection. Prompts for a new name.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.deleteRequestFromCollection" type="command">
  Remove a request from a collection. The request file itself is not deleted.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

## Runner Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.runCollection" type="command">
  Run all requests in a collection or folder sequentially. If no collection is specified, prompts to select one. Opens the Collection Runner panel with real-time progress and results.

  **Category**: LiteClient

  <Note>
    Also available from the action menu (⋯) on collections ("Run Collection") and folders ("Run Folder") in the sidebar.
  </Note>
</ParamField>

## Environment Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.newEnvironment" type="command">
  Create a new environment for managing variables. Prompts for an environment name.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: New Folder
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.addEnvironment" type="command">
  Add a new environment. Alternative method for creating environments.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.renameEnvironment" type="command">
  Rename an existing environment. Prompts for a new name.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Edit
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.deleteEnvironment" type="command">
  Delete an environment and all its variables. Prompts for confirmation.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.openEnvironmentManager" type="command">
  Open the environment manager interface to manage all environments and variables.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

## Variable Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.addVariableToEnvironment" type="command">
  Add a new variable to the selected environment. Prompts for name and value.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Add
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.editVariable" type="command">
  Edit an existing environment variable. Prompts for new name and value.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Edit
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.deleteVariable" type="command">
  Delete a variable from the environment. Prompts for confirmation.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

## History Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.deleteHistoryItem" type="command">
  Delete a single request from the history. Available in the history list context menu.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.clearHistory" type="command">
  Clear all request execution history. Prompts for confirmation.

  **Category**: LiteClient\
  **Icon**: Trash
</ParamField>

## Cookie Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.openCookieManager" type="command">
  Open the cookie manager interface to view and manage all stored cookies.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.clearCookies" type="command">
  Clear the entire cookie jar. Removes all cookies for all domains.

  **Category**: LiteClient
</ParamField>

## Storage Commands

<ParamField path="liteclient.migrateToWorkspace" type="command">
  Migrate all data (collections, environments, history, cookies) from global storage to workspace storage.

  **Category**: LiteClient

  <Note>
    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.
  </Note>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="liteclient.switchStorageScope" type="command">
  Switch between global and workspace storage scopes. Updates the `liteclient.storageScope` setting.

  **Category**: LiteClient

  <Note>
    Switching storage scope does not automatically migrate data. Use `liteclient.migrateToWorkspace` to copy data from global to workspace storage.
  </Note>
</ParamField>

## Using Commands

### Command Palette

Access any command by opening the Command Palette:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows/Linux">
    Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` and type "LiteClient" to filter available commands.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    Press `Cmd+Shift+P` and type "LiteClient" to filter available commands.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### 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

### 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:

```json theme={null}
{
  "key": "ctrl+alt+n",
  "command": "liteclient.newRequest"
}
```