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Run background scripts using VS Code

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UpdatedAug 1, 2024
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Run scripts from your ServiceNow instance in VS Code using the ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

Procedure

While writing the script in the VS Code IDE, select the script in the text file and right-click on the script.
Select Run Background Script- Current or Run Background Script- Global from the context menu.
The background scripts runner tab opens in VS Code and shows the location where the script is executed in the server.

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