AML extension for Visual Studio Code
The official VS Code extension for Holistics AML - develop data models, datasets, and dashboards locally with full IDE support.
Why use this extension?
- Local development workflow - Write and validate AML code in your favorite editor before deploying to Holistics
- Version control friendly - Store your models in Git alongside your application code
- Full IDE experience - IntelliSense, error checking, and navigation features you expect from a modern IDE
Features
- Syntax highlighting - Rich highlighting for AML with embedded SQL support
- IntelliSense - Autocomplete for AML keywords, model fields, dimensions, and measures
- Hover information - See type and documentation for any symbol
- Go to definition - Navigate with Ctrl+Click or F12
- Real-time diagnostics - Catch errors as you type
- Code folding - Collapse sections for easier navigation

Getting Started
- Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
- Open a folder containing
.aml files, or create a new file with the .aml extension
- Start writing AML code and enjoy full IDE support
Configuration
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
aml.enableHolisticsObjects |
Enable Holistics objects (model, dataset, dashboard, etc) in local workspace |
true |
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