Salesforce Show Api Name

Display Field & Object API Names on Detail Pages (LEX & Classic).
What is Salesforce Show Api Name?
'Salesforce Show Api Name' is a Chrome extension specifically designed for Salesforce users. With this aid, users can effortlessly view the API name of fields and objects on the record detail page. It supports both Salesforce Lightning and Classic views. Users can trigger this feature by either clicking the extension icon or using shortcut keys, depending on their operating system. Find it on Github for further information, queries, or suggestions.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.58 (26)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-28)
Creation date: 2019-12-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • https://*.force.com/*
  • https://*.salesforce.com/*
Size: 14.10K

Other platforms

Salesforce Show Api Name (v1.2.1)
3.67 (3) 398
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Extension summary

This repo is a chrome extension to show field and object api name on record detail page.

How to use it:

In salesforce classic/lightning record detail page, click extension icon, you will see the field/object api name added to the page.

In addition to clicking the icon, shortcut is supported:

MacOs: control + command + Z Windows: alt + shift + Z Linux: alt + shift + Z ChromeOs: alt + shift + Z

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Super useful for showing API names
  • Works well in both Classic and Lightning modes
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Great tool for custom Lightning applications
Cons
  • Outdated API and lack of updates since 2021
  • Inaccurate API names for some fields
  • Intermittent issues displaying API names
Most mentioned
  • Needs an update
  • Shows API names but sometimes incorrectly
  • Useful for record IDs
Recent reviews
by Revolent, 2024-10-23


Oh nooo!!! Just noticed the warning from google: "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions." Can this be updated please or at least an alternative? its a must have.
by Monah Zaghloul, 2024-09-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Salesforce Show Api Name requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Salesforce Show Api Name has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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