Edit your ServiceNow applications in Visual Studio Code with the help of the ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code.
The ServiceNow Extensions for the VS Code editor enables you to edit applications within your ServiceNow instance.
Advantages of using Visual Studio Code
Edit your applications offlineUse Visual Studio Code to download and edit a local copy of your application. You can edit the application offline, and then synchronize again when your instance is available.Use Visual Studio Code JavaScript features to reduce development time and improve code qualityVisual Studio Code IntelliSense includes editing features such as code completion, code suggestions, and quick information. Use these tools to complete your coding tasks quickly and reduce errors. For more details on using IntelliSense in your applications, see IntelliSense in VS Code. The extension also supports Linting using ESLint. The same standard ESLint rules used in the ServiceNow instance are available. For more info Servicenow Training
Functions of ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code
The ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code include tools for developing on the Now Platform.
The extension adds several functions to your Visual Studio Code (VS Code) implementation. You access these functions through the command palette.
| Functionality | Description |
|---|---|
| Setup Now workspace | Create the project folder to work with ServiceNow applications. |
| Activate Now Extension | Activates the ServiceNow extension. |
| Create Now Project | Import existing ServiceNow applications to a Visual Studio Code project. |
| Sync Current Project | During development, synchronize all files between VS Code and the instance. Press CMD + OPT + S for MacOs and CTRL + ALT + S on Windows. |
| Sync Current File | Synchronize the current file you are working on. Press CMD + OPT + SHIFT +S for MacOS and CTRL + ALT + SHIFT +S on Windows. |
| Clear Credentials | Deletes the entered credentials in the Settings page. |
| Reset Project | Sets project to its original state. |
| Configure File Types | Modify the options selected in the metadata. Metadata determines which elements of your application you want to synchronize with VS Code. |
| Add Custom File Types | Add file types to your project using the Custom File Types wizard. |
| Select Application | Switch between application within the workspace in VS code. Press CMD + OPT + A for MacOs and CTRL + ALT + A on Windows. |
| Select Update Set | Select an update set. Changes synchronized to your instance are applied to the selected update set. Press CMD + OPT + U for MacOs and CTRL + ALT + U on Windows. |
| Create New File | Create records in your application. |
| Global File Search | Find files within the instance. Press CMD + OPT + F for MacOs and CTRL + ALT + F on Windows. |
| Run Background Scripts | Run a background script on your instance. |
| IntelliSense | An IntelliSense code-completion aid available for Glide APIs. |
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