NowDev Assistant

Install NowDev Assistant on Chrome

Introduction

The NowDev Assistant is a Chrome browser extension for ServiceNow developers. It enables rapid GlideRecord and GlideAggregate query creation, form inspection, list extraction, and reusable code management — all through a modern modal UI that integrates directly into ServiceNow instances.

Features

🧠 Natural Language Code Generator

Write GlideRecord queries using intuitive natural language:

• Supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
• Recognizes operators like =, !=, <, >, in, null
• Translates keywords like today, me, active, last_month
• Supports multi-condition filters and value lists

Example:

gr incident where priority in [1, 2, 3],assigned_to = me

🕘 History Sidebar

• Keeps track of previously generated GlideRecord queries
• Expand/collapse history panel
• Allows reusing previous queries with one click

📋 Clipboard Integration

• All generated code is automatically copied to the clipboard
• Manual copy button included

🗂️ Code Library

• Store, search, and manage reusable code snippets
• Built-in search input for quick access to templates
• Templates are displayed in a clean list format

🔍 Form Spy

Inspect fields on ServiceNow form pages:

• Fetches current form's field metadata and values
• Searchable field list
• Displays field name, label, value, type, and more

📃 List Helper

Extract column values from list views:

• Dropdown to select any visible column
• Extracts all values from that column
• Displays them in a textarea with copy + CSV download support

ℹ️ Record Info Panel

• Automatically appears when a valid form is detected
• Displays meta info about the current record or table
• Toggles visibility automatically based on page context

🌙 Dark Mode / Light Mode Toggle

• Built-in dark/light theme switcher (🌓 icon in the header)

How to Use

1. Open the Modal

• Click on NowDev button on the right side of the screen
• The NowDev assistant modal will appear on any *.service-now.com page

2. Navigate Tabs

Tabs include:

• Code Generator: Write and generate GlideRecord queries
• Code Library: Browse/search reusable templates
• Form Spy: Extract form field data
• List Helper: Extract and manipulate list view data

3. Toggle Theme

• Use the moon/sun icon in the modal header to toggle dark mode

Usage Workflow

1. Toggle the Input Box

   • Click on the NowDev button floating on the right of the screen.
   • Opens a floating input modal for your GlideRecord query.

2. Input Query Conditions

   • Type your natural language GlideRecord query, e.g.:

     gr incident where active=true
     gr incident where state=1,due_date=today
     gr incident where priority in [1, 2, 3]
     gr update incident where priority=1 set state=2
     

3. Generate Code

   • Click Generate Code to transform your query into GlideRecord script.
   • The output shows the generated code and automatically copies it to your clipboard.

4. Paste and Use

   • Paste the generated GlideRecord code into your script or console.

Basic Command Structure

Use the following format to create commands:

<gr|ga> [operation] <table> [clauses]

• gr = GlideRecord
• ga = GlideAggregate
• [operation] = query (default), update, insert, delete
• <table> = table name (e.g., incident, task)

• [clauses] = any combination of:

  • where
  • set
  • encoded
  • group by
  • aggregate
  • order by
  • limit
  • join

Examples

1. Query Records

gr incident where active = true, priority = 1

2. Update Records

gr update incident set state = 2, assigned_to = me where priority = 1

3. Insert a New Record

gr insert incident set short_description = test ticket, priority = 2

4. Delete Records

gr delete incident where state = 6

Date Shortcuts

Use natural keywords for date fields:

• today, yesterday, tomorrow
• this_week, last_week, next_week
• this_month, last_month, next_month
• this_quarter, this_year, last_year, next_year

Example:

gr incident where opened_at = today

gr incident where sys_created_on = last_month

Special Keywords

• Use me to represent the current user
• Use null or notnull for empty fields
• Use active as a shortcut for addActiveQuery()

Examples:

gr task where assigned_to = me

gr task where closed_at = null

gr task where comments notnull

gr task where active

Aggregate Data (ga)

ga incident where active = true group by priority aggregate count, avg(priority)

Join Queries

Use join <table> on <local_field> = <foreign_field>

gr task where active = true join incident on task_id = sys_id

Multi-Value Conditions

Use these two formats:

• in [1, 2, 3]
• OR condition: state = 1 | 2 | 3

Examples:

gr incident where state in [1, 2, 3]

gr incident where state = 1 | 2 | 3

Encoded Queries

gr incident encoded active=true^priority=1

Ordering and Limits

gr incident where active = true order by desc created limit 10

Combine Clauses

You can combine all features in one prompt:

gr update incident set state = 2 where priority = 1, active order by created limit 5

Troubleshooting

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License

MIT License

Credits

Developed by Prasad Dhule for ServiceNow developers.
Includes libraries: Highlight.js, Inter, Fira Code.

→ Get NowDev Assistant from the Chrome Web Store