🚀 Salesforce TurboKit: How to Install & See Field API Names
If you work with Salesforce data, data migrations, or Data Loader, knowing the Field API Names behind your Salesforce fields is essential. 🔍
Salesforce TurboKit is a free Chrome extension that makes it easier to access Salesforce field information directly while you’re working in your Salesforce org. It can help you view Field API Names, field labels, and field types, while also allowing you to search and sort Salesforce fields.
For Salesforce administrators, consultants, developers, and migration specialists, this can be especially useful when preparing data migration files, mapping fields, or working with Data Loader.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Salesforce TurboKit, connect it to Salesforce, access Salesforce objects, search and sort fields, and display Field API Names directly on a Salesforce record page. ⚡
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What Is Salesforce TurboKit?
Salesforce TurboKit is a free Chrome extension
that provides additional tools for working with Salesforce
directly from your browser.
One of its most useful capabilities is finding
Salesforce Field API Names without repeatedly
navigating through Salesforce Setup.
Choose a field
Click a field on the left to reveal the technical API Name Salesforce uses behind the visible field label.
Salesforce TurboKit vs. Salesforce Inspector
Salesforce Inspector has long been a popular
Chrome extension among Salesforce administrators, developers,
consultants, and data migration specialists.
Salesforce TurboKit provides another way to
access Salesforce object and field information directly from
Chrome.
Click either option to see how it relates to finding Salesforce object and field information.
🌐 How to Install Salesforce TurboKit
Installing Salesforce TurboKit is a straightforward process. Follow the three steps below to get it ready for use inside Salesforce.
Open Google Chrome
Start with the browser you normally use for Salesforce.
Add TurboKit
Find the extension and add it to Chrome.
📌 Pin TurboKit
Keep TurboKit one click away.
🔐 How to Use Salesforce TurboKit With Salesforce
After installing Salesforce TurboKit, open your Salesforce org in Chrome and make sure you're logged in. Then follow the workflow below to start inspecting Salesforce data.
Open Salesforce
Start inside the Salesforce org you want to inspect.
Refresh the Org
Refresh Salesforce after opening your org.
Use TurboKit
Access TurboKit tools while staying in Salesforce.
🗂️ How to Access Salesforce Objects With Salesforce TurboKit
One useful feature of Salesforce TurboKit is the ability to explore Salesforce objects and their fields. From the TurboKit flyout, open the Objects section and use Show All Data to view additional information.
Try searching for a Salesforce field
For example, the tutorial demonstrates this process using an Account record called Farmers Co-op. Once the object information is displayed, TurboKit's sorting and filtering capabilities can help you locate specific fields without manually scrolling through a long list. 🔎
- View a specific Salesforce record, such as the “Farmers Co-op” account.
- TurboKit provides immediate access to related data.
👀 How to See Salesforce Field API Names
One of the most useful features demonstrated in the tutorial is Show Field API Names. Salesforce normally displays user-friendly field labels, while the technical API Name stays behind the scenes.
Click a field to reveal its API Name
With Salesforce TurboKit, you can enable Show Field API Names and display these technical names directly on the Salesforce page layout. This means you can identify an API Name without necessarily leaving the record page. ⚡
- Activate “Show Field API Names” in TurboKit.
- Instantly view API names alongside field labels on any record.
🗺️ See the Field Behind the Label
Click a Salesforce field below to see how its Field API Name can be used when working with Data Loader.
Using Salesforce TurboKit for Data Migration
Data migration requires careful field mapping. When moving data from one system into Salesforce, you need to understand how the source fields correspond to Salesforce fields and their Field API Names.
Identify the Salesforce Field 🔎
Start by finding the Salesforce field you're trying to map. This is the field that will receive the data from your source system.
💡 When Should You Use Salesforce TurboKit?
Salesforce TurboKit can be useful in different Salesforce workflows. Choose a scenario below to see where it can help.
Use Salesforce TurboKit to identify Salesforce fields and their API Names while building your migration mapping. This can help you understand exactly which Salesforce field your source data should map to.
Salesforce TurboKit Makes Field Mapping Easier
Field mapping may seem like a small part of a Salesforce migration, but it can become time-consuming when you're working with dozens or even hundreds of fields.
Start With the Salesforce Record 💻
Begin with the Salesforce record containing the field you need to map. Instead of immediately opening Setup, you can inspect the field while you're already working inside Salesforce.
Salesforce TurboKit for Administrators & Migration Specialists
Salesforce TurboKit isn't limited to one specific Salesforce task. Click a role below to see how it can help with everyday Salesforce work.
Administrator
Specialist
Consultant
Student
Inspect Fields Faster 🔎
Salesforce Administrators can quickly inspect Salesforce objects and fields without repeatedly navigating through Salesforce Setup.
Field inspection🎯 Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a convenient way to find Salesforce Field API Names, Salesforce TurboKit can make the process much easier.
Instead of repeatedly navigating through Salesforce Setup, you can use the Chrome extension to explore Salesforce objects, search for fields, sort information, and display API Names directly on Salesforce record pages. 🔍
This can be particularly useful for Salesforce data migration, Data Loader, field mapping, integrations, and Salesforce administration.
The next time you're preparing a migration file and need to know the exact API Name of a Salesforce field, Salesforce TurboKit can help you find that information without leaving the page you're working on. ⚡
If you're preparing for a Salesforce migration, keep a field mapping spreadsheet that includes the Salesforce field label, API Name, data type, source field, and any transformation requirements. This can make your migration planning much more organized.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Salesforce TurboKit
Have a question about Salesforce TurboKit, Field API Names, or how it can fit into your Salesforce workflow? Click a question below to reveal the answer.
Salesforce TurboKit is a free Chrome extension that provides tools for working with Salesforce data and field information. It can help Salesforce users view, search, sort, and identify Field API Names directly while working in Salesforce.
Yes. Salesforce TurboKit is available as a free Chrome extension, making it a convenient option for Salesforce users who need quick access to field and object information.
Yes. Salesforce TurboKit can be used as a Salesforce Inspector alternative for accessing Salesforce field and object information. It is particularly useful for finding Field API Names and inspecting Salesforce data.
To install Salesforce TurboKit, open Google Chrome, find the Salesforce TurboKit Chrome extension, and add it to your browser. After installation, you can pin the lightning bolt icon to your Chrome toolbar for quick access.
After installing Salesforce TurboKit, open your Salesforce org and use the TurboKit flyout. The Show Field API Names feature allows you to display the technical API Names of fields directly on the Salesforce page layout.
Salesforce Field API Names identify Salesforce fields technically and are commonly used when working with Data Loader, integrations, APIs, data migration, and field mapping.
Yes. Salesforce TurboKit can be helpful when preparing Data Loader files because you can quickly identify Salesforce Field API Names and use them when mapping source data to Salesforce fields.
Yes. Salesforce TurboKit can be useful during Salesforce data migration by making it easier to identify field labels, API Names, and other field information needed during migration planning and field mapping.
Yes. Salesforce TurboKit allows you to search and filter field information. For example, you can search for a keyword such as "type" and narrow the results to a specific Salesforce object such as Account.
Salesforce TurboKit can be useful for Salesforce Administrators, consultants, developers, migration specialists, and Salesforce students who regularly need to identify Salesforce objects, fields, and Field API Names.
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