Run anything
Double Ctrl
Run Anything is a quick way to launch run/debug configurations, scripts, and open recent solutions. It also helps you use proper command syntax by generating suggestions as you type. When you call a command, Run Anything delegates the further work to the appropriate tools.
Press Ctrl twice.
tip
To disable the Double-Ctrl mapping for this action, select Disable double modifier key shortcuts on the Advanced Settings settings page CtrlAlt0S
You can also add the add the Run Anything icon to the toolbar. For this, open the Settings/Preferences dialog (CtrlAlt0S) , go to Appearance and Behavior | Menus and Toolbars, expand the Main Toolbar node, and add the Run Anything action, for example, below Search Everywhere. For more information, refer to Menus and toolbars. or click on the toolbar.
Start typing the run/debug configuration name and select it from the list of suggestions:
To debug a run configuration, hold Shift while selecting the run/debug configuration
You can also quickly reopen a recent project from the Run Anything popup. Search for the solution by the name or type open
to shorten the list of suggestions, then select the required project from the list, and press Enter:
![Opening a recent project from the Run Anything popup Opening a recent project from the Run Anything popup](https://resources.jetbrains.com/help/img/rider/2024.3/run_anything_solution.png)
If, while composing an HTTP request, you specified its name, you can find and send this HTTP request from the Run Anything popup.
Start typing the name of an HTTP request and select it from the suggestion list:
If your request contains environment variables, press Shift while selecting a request. This will open the popup menu where you can select the environment to be used for the request.