Code Apps May 2026 - Latest News

Earlier this week, The first Code Apps Office Hours meeting for May included some useful updates.

A notable update was that following the feedback from last month, there have been two updates to the coding agent plugin. The first is that it no longer adds a version number to the generated app. The second is that it now uses the preview NPM-based CLI rather than the PAC CLI.

Here's a summary of the questions that were asked by attendees.

Where can I find information on image and file upload/download from Dataverse?

The Dataverse sample app within the Code Apps repository is the best This contains practical examples of how to implement file and image handling.

What is the status of offline support for Code Apps?

Code Apps do not currently support Dataverse offline profiles. There is no concrete ETA for when this functionality will be supported. When asked what happens if a Code App is embedded in a Model Driven App that goes offline, the team confirms that the Code App functionality will not work.

Is there a plan to support a solution checker or code security scanning?

This feature is on the product team's radar and roadmap. There will likely be further announcements around the June 2026 time frame/Microsoft Build conference regarding security scanning capabilities for custom code.

Does native source control integration store actual source code for building?

The current native source control integration stores the build artifacts that are exported as part of a solution. It does not function as a source-code-level repository that allows for building or running actions directly from the stored code.

How can tenant admins manage CSP settings for unmanaged environments?

For unmanaged environments, users with system administrator access can override Content Security Policy (CSP) settings. The team recommends migrating to Managed Environments to utilise environment group rules for central management.

The security requirement for IT departments to manage CSP settings for unmanaged environments is feedback that the team recognise.

Why am I getting an error during 'npm install' for the Power Apps CLI?

There are reports that 'npm install' fails because it requires version 0.11.0 of the CLI, but only 0.10.0 is available. This issue will be investigated.

Is there updated documentation for using lookups?

More detailed documentation is in the backlog. In the interim, the Dataverse sample app mentioned earlier contains help.

Has anyone had success visualising files stored in SharePoint?

A use case scenario is to view files like PDFs, Word, or Excel documents from SharePoint within a Code App. There were no reports from attendees who have done this, however, a possible technical approach is to use the HTTP connector to pull content bytes and to then render them via a React library.

When will "Vibe Coding" be available for tenants outside the US?

There is no specific ETA for accessing Vibe Coding/ProDev features from the Maker portal outside of the US. However, there are likely to be further announcements at the Build conference.