ServiceNow Power Search

ServiceNow Power Search is a keyboard-first query builder that lets developers, administrators, and power users build complex ServiceNow encoded queries in seconds — directly from the browser toolbar. SMART FIELD AUTOCOMPLETE Fetches real field names and labels live from your instance's sys_dictionary. Type to filter from hundreds of fields instantly, including fields inherited from parent tables via the full super_class chain. A refresh button forces an immediate reload whenever you need the latest schema. MULTI-CONDITION BUILDER Stack multiple conditions using the + Add button or Ctrl+Enter. Each condition becomes a removable chip. Toggle the join mode between AND and OR per condition. All chips combine automatically into a single encoded query. DOT-WALK RELATED FIELDS Click → on any reference-type field to drill into the referenced table and build dot-walk queries like assigned_to.department.name. A breadcrumb header shows the current path and a ← Back button navigates up. Multi-level traversal is fully supported — go as deep as you need. REFERENCE FIELD RESOLVER Automatically detects reference-type fields (marked with a subtle REF tag). Type a display name and pick from live typeahead results — the extension resolves it to the correct sys_id automatically. Type without picking to get a dot-walk query against the display field instead. CHOOSE WHERE RESULTS OPEN A checkbox below the Value field (checked by default) controls whether running a search opens the result list in a new tab or navigates your current ServiceNow tab — your choice persists between searches. ZERO SETUP REQUIRED Opens with your ServiceNow instance already detected via a live tab badge. If you are viewing a list page, the table is pre-selected automatically. Switch tabs and the badge updates in real time — a non-ServiceNow tab shows a clear error so you always know your context. All API calls run inside your existing browser session — no re-authentication, no credential prompts. SUPPORTED TABLES ITSM (Incidents, Changes, Problems, Requests, Tasks, Approvals), CMDB, Users, Groups, System / Admin scripts and update sets, Knowledge Articles, Stories, and any custom table via free-text entry. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ↑↓ navigate fields · Enter/Tab select · Ctrl+Enter add condition · Esc close · Letter keys jump to first matching table in the dropdown PRIVACY No data is collected or transmitted externally. Everything stays in local browser storage on your own device. What's new in v2.2.0 Added a checkbox to choose whether search results open in a new tab or replace the current ServiceNow tab Removed Import from page, Advanced query field, saved templates/history, and recent-searches chips to keep the builder focused and lightweight The REF tag on reference fields is now a smaller, more subtle indicator Earlier — v2.1.1 highlights Comparison operators (greater than, less than, ≥, ≤) emit ServiceNow's symbol operators (>, <, >=, <=) so they parse correctly Restored the one-line operator hint under the operator dropdown Reliability fixes: status-message timing, condition-delete confirmation state, and broader keyboard focus outlines Earlier — v2.1.0 highlights Dot-walk related fields with breadcrumb navigation AND/OR join toggle per condition Tab-aware instance badge with a non-ServiceNow error state Letter-key table navigation and "starts with" as the default operator Expanded supported-table groups (ITSM, CMDB, Users, Admin, Knowledge, Story) plus the sys_dictionary cache refresh button