Xrm Tools 1.5.9 adds Dataverse Explorer to Visual Studio
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Dataverse Explorer lets developers inspect Dataverse assemblies, plugins, steps, images, Custom APIs and parameters directly inside Visual Studio.
Original article from March 5, 2026: Xrm Tools 1.5.9 – Introducing Dataverse Explorer, by Reza Niroomand, on By Code. Read the original
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TL;DR
Xrm Tools 1.5.9 adds Dataverse Explorer, a Visual Studio tool window for inspecting Dataverse assemblies, plugins, plugin steps, images, Custom APIs, input parameters and output properties. Selecting a node shows its properties and can open matching solution code in the preview tab, while options allow workflow customization.
Why it matters
- Makers: Use Dataverse Explorer to inspect deployed assemblies, plugins, steps, images and Custom APIs from Visual Studio, giving you a direct view of what exists in the environment.
- Makers: Select environment components to review their properties and open matching assembly, plugin or Custom API files in the preview tab, helping connect Dataverse metadata with solution code.
- Makers: Use the explorer to verify whether deployments produced the expected registrations and parameter definitions before investigating further.
Frequently asked questions
How can Xrm Tools 1.5.9 verify a Dataverse plugin deployment?
Dataverse Explorer shows deployed assemblies, discovered plugins, registered steps and images, helping developers confirm that deployment produced the expected result.
What happens when I select a Dataverse Explorer node in Visual Studio?
The selected node’s properties appear in the Visual Studio Properties window, and matching solution code can open in the preview tab.
Which Dataverse components can Dataverse Explorer display?
It displays assemblies and packages, plugins, plugin steps, plugin images, Custom APIs, input parameters and output properties.