Using the Jenkins Pipeline Linter Connector VSCode Extension for Local Jenkinsfile Validation
This guide explains how to install and configure the Jenkins Pipeline Linter Connector extension in VSCode to perform local syntax validation of Jenkinsfiles by invoking the remote Jenkins API, and walks through the steps to validate a Jenkinsfile directly from the editor.
Background Pipeline as Code is a core feature of Jenkins 2.0. In addition to learning the pipeline syntax, you need to perform a basic local syntax check on each Jenkinsfile commit to the Git repository.
VSCode Plugin
VSCode is a widely used, powerful editor for developers. To develop Jenkinsfiles locally, install the Jenkins Pipeline Linter Connector extension. This extension works by calling the remote Jenkins API /pipeline-model-converter/validate.
Install Plugin
Plugin Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.url: URL of the Jenkins Pipeline Linter.
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.crumbUrl: URL of the Jenkins Crumb Issuer.
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.pass: Jenkins password (optional).
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.token: Jenkins token (optional).
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.user: Jenkins username.
jenkins.pipeline.linter.connector.strictssl: Set to false to allow invalid SSL connections.
Example configuration:
Write Jenkinsfile
Run Command Palette:
Click Validate Jenkinsfile:
Get the validation result:
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