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Variables

We provide some context values and environment variables so extensions and managed environments can control Code for IBM i.

TypeNameValuesComment
Context valuecode-for-ibmi:libraryListDisabledboolean
Context valuecode-for-ibmi:connectionBrowserDisabledboolean
Context valuecode-for-ibmi:helpViewDisabledboolean
Context valuecode-for-ibmi:objectBrowserDisabledboolean
Context valuecode-for-ibmi:ifsBrowserDisabledboolean
Environment variableDEBUG_CA_PATHstring pathPR pending, only uses when DEBUG_MANAGED is true
Environment variableDB2I_DISABLE_CAbooleanSpecific to the Db2 for i extension to disable content assist
Environment variableDEBUG_MANAGEDbooleanDisabled all debug-setup related UI, for when managed outside of Code for IBM i

Sandbox environment variables

When these are set, Code for IBM i will automatically connect using these environment variables.

NameValues
SANDBOX_SERVERstring
SANDBOX_USERstring
SANDBOX_PASSstring