Getting Started with FieldLens
Everything you need to install, understand, and troubleshoot FieldLens for Salesforce.
Installation
Getting started with FieldLens takes less than 30 seconds. Follow these simple steps:
- 1Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for 'FieldLens for Salesforce'
- 2Click 'Add to Chrome' to install the extension
- 3Navigate to any Salesforce Lightning record page
- 4FieldLens will automatically display API names on the page
After installation, you may need to refresh your Salesforce tab for FieldLens to start working.
Permissions
FieldLens requires minimal permissions to function. Here's what we need and why:
To read the current Salesforce page structure and identify field elements
To run on Salesforce domains only — we never access any other websites
To copy API names to your clipboard when you click on them
FieldLens does NOT have access to your Salesforce data, credentials, or any other browsing data. It only reads the DOM structure of the current page to identify field labels.
How It Works
FieldLens uses a lightweight content script that runs on Salesforce Lightning pages. Here's the technical overview:
- 1When you navigate to a Salesforce record page, FieldLens detects the Lightning page context
- 2It scans the page DOM for field label elements using Salesforce's standard Lightning component structure
- 3For each identified field, it reads the field's metadata to determine the API name
- 4API name badges are injected as small, non-intrusive overlays next to each field label
- 5A MutationObserver watches for dynamic page changes and updates badges accordingly
FieldLens uses requestIdleCallback to inject badges during browser idle time, ensuring zero impact on page performance.
Supported Pages
FieldLens currently supports the following Salesforce page types:
FieldLens works with all standard and custom objects in Lightning Experience.
Troubleshooting
If FieldLens isn't working as expected, try these solutions:
API names aren't showing on the page
Try refreshing the page (Ctrl+R). If that doesn't work, right-click the FieldLens icon in Chrome and select 'Manage Extension' to ensure it's enabled.
API names appear on some fields but not all
Some dynamically loaded fields may take a moment to be detected. Scroll the page or wait a few seconds. Custom Lightning components may not be supported yet.
The extension icon appears grayed out
FieldLens only activates on Salesforce domains (*.salesforce.com, *.force.com). Make sure you're on a valid Salesforce page.
Copy to clipboard isn't working
Ensure you've granted the clipboard permission. You can check this in Chrome Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Clipboard.
FieldLens conflicts with another extension
Try disabling other Salesforce extensions temporarily to identify conflicts. FieldLens is designed to work alongside Salesforce Inspector and similar tools.
Release Notes
- Initial release of FieldLens for Salesforce
- Display API names on record detail pages
- One-click copy API name to clipboard
- Toggle extension on/off from popup
- Support for all standard and custom objects
- Dark mode support
- Zero configuration required
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