How to get current user info in VSTS web by JavaScript

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Bernado

I have been exploring extending the VSTS web interface and I needed to get the display name of the current user in JavaScript. It turns out there is a JavaScript variable that is available on all pages, namely __vssPageContext. This variable contains many contextual information. I was able to get what I needed from __vssPageContext.webContext.user:

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Based in Australia, I am a freelance SharePoint and Dynamics CRM developer. I love developing innovative solutions that address business and everyday problems. Feel free to contact me if you think I can help you with your SharePoint or CRM implementation.
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