Slash Commands - Getting Started
Learn how to open and use SN Utils slash commands for fast ServiceNow navigation and table searches.
Opening the Slash Command Window
The recommended shortcuts to trigger slash commands are:
- Windows / Linux: ALT-/
- Mac: CTRL-/
Since the Washington release, ServiceNow introduced built-in shortcuts that conflict with older SN Utils shortcuts.
If you prefer the old behavior, enable the setting: Prioritize CTRL-/ and CMD-/ above OOB shortcut
You can also set a custom shortcut on the Manage page. The extension supports dark and light themes.
Basic Navigation Commands
Here are some essential navigation commands:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/me | Open your user record (sys_user) |
/st | Open Studio in a new tab |
/fd | Open Flow Designer in a new tab |
/bg | Open empty Background Script |
/uib | Open UI Builder |
/p | Open System Properties list |
/u | Open Users list |
/docs | Search the ServiceNow docs site |
Sidekick Commands Pro
Open the Sidekick debugging suite with these commands:
| Command | Tool |
|---|---|
/sk | Open Sidekick (last used tool) |
/sklog | Log Viewer — real-time system log monitoring |
/skclientstate | Client State Viewer — Next Experience state inspection |
/sksession | Session Inspector — user, roles, groups, update set |
/skurl | URL Doctor — view and edit URL parameters |
/skuib | UIB Page State — UI Builder page state editing |
Controlling Link Behavior
Force specific behavior with these modifiers:
- Enter - Default behavior (usually current tab)
- CTRL-Enter - Force open in new tab
- CTRL-SHIFT-Enter - Force open in current tab
Table Search Commands
Several built-in commands search common tables:
| Command | Table |
|---|---|
/p | System Properties |
/u | Users |
/br | Business Rules |
/si | Script Includes |
/log | System Log |
/app | Application Scopes |
Adding Search Parameters
Commands accept search terms and switches:
Example: /p ui.session -s -p
/p- Properties table commandui.session- Search term for the name field-s- Restrict results to current scope-p- Pin the filter (show expanded)
Understanding Switches
Switches modify command behavior:
| Symbol | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ∀ | Adds filter condition | -a for active=true |
| ↝ | Adds URL parameter | -p for sysparm_filter_pinned=true |
| ↥↧ | Adds order by | -ud for ^ORDERBYDESCsys_updated_on |
| ➚ | Opens related page | -t for table definition |
Common useful switches:
/p -n- Open new record/p -t- Open table definition/p -r- Open random record
Inline Results
Confirm your search with the Right Arrow key to see results inline. Navigate with numbers or mouse click.
Commands with inline results show the ⇲ symbol.
Using Encoded Queries
You can pass an encoded query as the parameter:
/p valueLIKEwashi
This overrides the default name search.
Dynamic Table Search
Start typing any table name and SN Utils will find matching tables:
After 3 characters, tables are automatically searched. For sys tables (many matches), additional searches trigger after each _. You can also press Right Arrow to trigger a search.
Navigate with Up/Down arrows and select with Tab. Then apply switches as usual.
Wildcard Search
Use * for contains search if you don't know the exact table name:
Command History
Use the Up Arrow key to scroll through your recently used commands.