Common questions
JSNT is provided as-is, with no individual support channel. The questions below cover what comes up most often.
How do I open the palette?
Press / on any ServiceNow page. That's the default trigger and the one you'll use most. The palette also responds to Ctrl+Shift+Space as a fallback if a focused input is swallowing the slash.
I pressed / but nothing opened.
Two common causes:
- The page isn't a real ServiceNow instance. JSNT only injects on tabs where the
glide_user_routecookie is present. That cookie is what tells JSNT “this is actually SN, not just a domain that looks like it.” - Focus is inside an input field that's eating the keystroke. Click outside the field, or use the fallback shortcut above.
Is JSNT open source?
No.
The source isn't published. You're free to install and use JSNT for personal or commercial work at no charge, but modification, redistribution, and sublicensing aren't permitted. Full text on the terms page.
Does it cost anything?
No. JSNT is free to install and use. The author reserves the right to change those terms in the future, but the version of the terms in effect when you obtain a copy applies to that copy.
Where is my data stored?
Locally, in your browser. JSNT has no server. Specifically:
chrome.storage.syncfor settings — these follow your Chrome profile across devices unless you sign out of Chrome sync.chrome.storage.localfor caches like recent records and the open update set.sessionStorageon the tab itself for inspector stack and palette draft state — wiped when the tab closes.
Nothing is sent to any third party. Full details on the privacy page.
How do I clear all data JSNT has stored?
Open chrome://extensions, find JSNT, click Details → Site access → Clear data. Or uninstall the extension — that removes everything JSNT ever stored.
Will it work on Firefox or Safari?
No. JSNT is Chrome MV3 only. There are no current plans to port it to other browsers. Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera) should run the same MV3 build, but only Chrome is officially supported.
Will it work on older ServiceNow versions?
JSNT targets Yokohama and later. It may work in part on older versions, but those aren't a supported configuration — DOM and API expectations have shifted enough that older builds drop features silently.
Does it work in Studio / Service Portal / Polaris?
Yes. JSNT detects the rendering mode of the current page and adapts its overlays accordingly. The palette opens in all three. Some per-page features (like the inspector) are limited where ServiceNow itself doesn't expose record context.
I want to report a bug or request a feature.
Email support@jsnt.dev. JSNT is maintained by one person on the side — replies happen when they happen, and not every request becomes a fix, but the inbox is real and read.
Can I edit the source / fork it / repackage it?
No. The source isn't published, and the license forbids modification, redistribution, and sublicensing. Use is welcome — the rest is reserved.