Sidekick
A suite of debugging tools that float alongside your ServiceNow instance in a Picture-in-Picture window.
Last updated: February 19, 2026
Last updated: February 19, 2026
Sidekick is a floating debugging suite that opens in a Picture-in-Picture window next to your ServiceNow instance. It gives you instant access to system logs, client state, session details, URL parameters, and UI Builder page state — without leaving your current page.
Sidekick uses the Document Picture-in-Picture API to open a small, always-on-top window. This window stays visible even when you switch tabs or scroll through your ServiceNow instance.
You can resize and reposition the Sidekick window to fit your workflow — dock it to the side, keep it in a corner, or drag it to a second monitor.
Sidekick requires a Chromium-based browser that supports Document Picture-in-Picture:
| Browser | Minimum Version | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 116+ | Yes |
| Edge | 116+ | Yes |
| Firefox | — | Not yet |
| Safari | — | Not yet |
There are several ways to open Sidekick and its tools:
Type any Sidekick command in the slash command bar:
| Command | Tool |
|---|---|
/sk | Open Sidekick (last used tool) |
/sklog | Log Viewer |
/skclientstate | Client State Viewer |
/sksession | Session Inspector |
/skurl | URL Doctor |
/skform | Form Analyzer |
/skrl | Related Lists |
/ai | Sidekick AI |
When Sidekick is available, a small button appears in the ServiceNow interface. Click it to open the last-used tool, or hover for a menu of all tools.
Sidekick includes specialized debugging tools and an AI assistant, each focused on a different aspect of your ServiceNow environment:
Monitor system logs in real-time without opening a separate browser tab. Filter by source, level, and message content.
Inspect the client-side state of Next Experience components. See what data flows through the UI framework in real-time.
View your current session details at a glance: user info, roles, groups, and active update set. No more navigating to sys_user or checking the update set picker.
See and edit all URL query parameters for the current page. Quickly toggle parameters, add new ones, or remove existing ones.
Analyze everything that affects the current form: UI policies, client scripts, business rules, ACLs, data policies, and UI actions. Includes a real-time field monitor that tracks value changes as you work.
Discover all related lists for the current record, see record counts for each, and find relationships with data that aren't displayed on the form. Highlights hidden related lists and lets you navigate directly to any related list.
An AI assistant that understands your current page context. Ask questions about ServiceNow scripting, get help writing GlideRecord queries, or debug issues — all with awareness of the table and fields you're working with. Opt-in required; disabled by default.