Feature list: Palantir extension for Visual Studio Code
This page describes the features available in the Palantir extension for Visual Studio Code.
Commands
The following sections list the commands available in the Palantir extension for Visual Studio Code. Use these commands to enhance your workflow when working with Python transforms within the Palantir ecosystem, such as during pipeline development.
If a command is not integrated within the interface, you can invoke it using the Command Palette. You can access the Command Palette with the Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) keyboard shortcut.
Preview and build
Run preview
Executes a preview of the current transform file.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.previewFile - Icon:
Build on Foundry
Initiates a build process for the selected file on Foundry.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.buildFile - Icon:
Open preview panel
Displays the preview panel for quick access to transform previews.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.openPreviewPanel
Transform management
Create new transform
Initializes a new transform project.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.createTransform
Install Python environment
Sets up the Python environment necessary for developing transforms.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.initializePythonEnvironment
Install Python test environment
Sets up the Python test environment for transform development.
- Command:
palantir.transforms.initializePythonTestEnvironment
Repository and file management
Open file in browser
Opens the currently selected file in a web browser.
- Command:
palantir.openFileInBrowser
Open repository
Provides a quick way to access the repository in a web browser.
- Command:
palantir.openRepository
Commands for local development only
Clone code repository
Allows cloning of repositories for local development.
- Command:
palantir.cloneRepository
Restart Code Assist workspace
Restarts the workspace for Code Assist.
- Command:
palantir.code-assist.restartWorkspace
Refresh token
Refreshes the authentication token to maintain access to Palantir services.
- Command:
palantir.refreshToken - Icon:
Snippets
Snippets in Visual Studio Code ↗ are templates that make it easier to enter repeating code patterns.
Below is a list of all available snippets in the Palantir extension for Visual Studio Code. The symbol → represents the Tab key.
Long-form snippets
| Snippet | Output code template |
|---|---|
python_transform→ | A Python transform |
polars_transform→ | A Python lightweight transform using Polars |
pandas_transform→ | A Python lightweight transform using pandas |
Short-form snippets
| Snippet | Output code template |
|---|---|
ptf→ | A Python transform |
pltf→ | A Python lightweight transform using Polars |
pdtf→ | A Python lightweight transform using pandas |