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Quick Start

Get up and running with Saola in a few minutes.

1. Create a Collection​

  1. Launch Saola.
  2. In the sidebar, click + New or Create collection (if you have no collections yet).
  3. Enter a name for your collection and confirm.

2. Create Your First Request​

  1. Right-click your collection in the sidebar.
  2. Choose New Request.
  3. Enter a name (e.g. "Get Example").

3. Configure and Send​

  1. Select the request from the sidebar — it loads into the active tab.
  2. Choose the HTTP method (e.g. GET).
  3. Enter a URL (e.g. https://httpbin.org/get).
  4. Click Send or press Cmd+Enter (Mac) / Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux).

You should see the response in the right panel with status, headers, and body.

4. Save the Request​

  • If the tab is linked to a request, press Cmd+S (Mac) / Ctrl+S (Windows/Linux) to save changes.
  • If the tab is new and not linked, press Cmd+S to open the Save to collection modal, choose a collection or folder, and save.

Next Steps​

  • UI Overview — Learn the layout and navigation.
  • Collections — Organize requests with folders and context menus.
  • Environments — Use variables for different environments.