Salesforce Show Api Name

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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.74 (23)
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
URLs: Website
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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
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Works in both Salesforce Classic and Lightning
  • Helps quickly identify API names on record detail pages
Cons
  • API names are not always correct, especially with fields sharing the same label or on Person Account
  • Intermittent issues with not showing API names for some fields
  • Errors reported with handling response in some cases
Most mentioned
  • Useful for developers and ease of identifying API names
  • Some inaccuracies or inconsistencies in displaying API names
  • Desire for more distinct visibility of API names, such as color differentiation or report builder integration
Recent reviews
Works really well and love the simplicity of this extension. However the API names aren't always correct. Especially on Person Account or with fields that share the same label. I noticed that the Inspector Reloaded extension is more accurate in API names, but it's less convenient to switch on/off.
by Robbert Robbert, 2024-02-01

Awesome and incredible extension. Make my work super easy !!!
by Rupesh Sharma Rupesh Sharma, 2023-11-29

This is great! Super useful Would love the ability to use this in Report builder !
by Mohamed Chriyaa Mohamed Chriyaa, 2023-05-31
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Safety
Risk impact

Salesforce Show Api Name may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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