The all-in-one Salesforce developer toolkit — SOQL editor with autocomplete, Package.xml builder, bulk data import, record explorer, picklist manager, and anonymous Apex execution.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
SfBuddy is your ultimate companion for Salesforce development within VS Code. It bridges the gap between the Salesforce CLI and a modern, interactive UI, making everyday tasks faster and more intuitive.
Note: This extension is currently in Beta. We appreciate your feedback!
🚀 Key Features
1. Org Management & Utilities
Visual Org Selector: Easily switch between connected orgs.
Smart Badges: Instantly distinguish between Sandbox (Green) and Production (Red) environments.
Quick Login: Generate a login URL for any connected org with a single click (Key icon).
2. Intelligent SOQL Editor 🧠
Smart Auto-Complete: Context-aware suggestions for SObjects (after FROM) and Fields (after SELECT).
Mid-Query Intelligence: Suggestions work even when you are editing the middle of a query.
History & Favorites: Access your recent query history or save your most frequent queries for later.
Export Data: One-click export of query results to CSV.
Advanced Options: Support for Tooling API and querying Deleted records.
3. Package.xml Generator 📦
Visual Manifest Builder: Say goodbye to manual XML editing. Select metadata components from a list and generate your package.xml automatically.
4. Record Explorer 🔍
Inspect & Edit: View record details, edit fields directly, and delete records with ease.
5. Data Import 📥
Streamlined Import: Import CSV data into Salesforce objects with a guided interface.
6. Picklist Manager 🎯
Value Management: Manage picklist values easily.
7. Anonymous Apex 🌩️
Execute Script: Run Apex code snippets directly from the UI.
Debug Logs: View execution logs instantly without leaving the extension.
🛠️ Requirements
VS Code v1.80.0 or higher.
Salesforce CLI (sf or sfdx) installed and available in your system PATH.
📥 Installation
Install via the VS Code Marketplace.
You will see the SfBuddy icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar).
📖 How to Use
Opening the Dashboard
There are two ways to open SfBuddy:
Activity Bar: Click the SfBuddy icon in the sidebar and click "Open SfBuddy 🚀".
Command Palette: Press Cmd+Shift+P (or Ctrl+Shift+P), type SfBuddy: Open, and press Enter.
Getting Started
Once the dashboard is open, select your Salesforce Org from the top-left dropdown.
If you don't see your org, make sure you have authorized it using the Salesforce CLI (sf org login web).
The dashboard will unlock, giving you access to SOQL, Record Explorer, and more!
