Kong / Kong/insomnia

Insomnia "Select Request" Popup shows randomly when writing tests

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Description

### Expected Behavior

I want to write unit tests without being prompted to "select request" randomly in short intervals. This is very annoying and decreases productivity:
![insomnia_bug](https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/assets/4232260/9a2d9342-515e-4350-8b3d-83d77ba7026b)

### Actual Behavior

Insomnia "Select Request" popup shows randomly in short intervals

### Reproduction Steps

Unclear to me what causes this behaviour.

### Is there an existing issue for this?

- [X] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://www.github.com/Kong/insomnia/issues) for this problem.

### Additional Information

_No response_

### Insomnia Version

2023.05.08

### What operating system are you using?

Ubuntu

### Operating System Version

23.04

### Installation method

apt

### Last Known Working Insomnia version

_No response_

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Insomnia 2023.05.08 on Ubuntu 23.04 using the apt installation while writing unit tests. Trace what triggers the random “Select Request” popup; done means tests can be written without unexpected prompts.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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