This extension adds a custom control to Azure DevOps work item forms, allowing you to display a text field and a rendered markdown block side-by-side. It is ideal for scenarios where you want to show dynamic documentation, instructions, or contextual information alongside editable work item fields.
Features
Display a text field and markdown content in the same row of a work item form
Supports dynamic macros: use ${@fieldValue=FieldName} in your markdown to inject live field values
Optional value converter script for custom formatting
Easy configuration via the work item form designer
How to Use
Go to your work item form customization page in Azure DevOps
Add a custom control and select Markdown Text Control
Configure the control options:
Field: The work item field to display and bind
Markdown: Markdown text to render (supports macros)
Value converter script (optional): Custom JS function to format field values
Source Code
The source code for this extension is available on GitHub. Feel free to take, fork, and extend.
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