# 🚀 Code Fearlessly in Knack with the KTL's Local Mode (Video Tutorial)

**URL:** <https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961>\
**Category:** Show & Tell\
**Created:** [October 14, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961 "2025-10-14T20:51:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/normanddefayette_cortexrd/32/855_2.png) [@NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://forums.knack.com/u/NormandDefayette_CortexRD)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/1 "2025-10-14T20:51:15Z")

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Hey Knack builders!

Ever wanted to add custom code to your app but worried about breaking something in production? I’ve got you covered.

I just released a new video tutorial showing how to use the KTL’s **Local Mode** - a game-changing feature that lets you write and test code directly from your hard drive without affecting your live app.

**Why Local Mode?**

- Make instant changes without touching production
- Test freely - your users won’t see anything until you’re ready
- Work with your favorite editor (VS Code, Notepad++, etc.)
- No more app copies or disrupted systems

**Watch the tutorial:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoQxO\_78VSA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoQxO_78VSA)

Whether you’re a coder or just want to experiment with AI-generated code, this tutorial walks you through the complete setup. It’s easier than you think!

Enjoy,  
Norm

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**Author:** ![CSWinnall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/cswinnall/32/3631_2.png) [@CSWinnall](https://forums.knack.com/u/CSWinnall)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/2 "2025-10-14T21:04:57Z")

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Hi

Just want to add that it also allows multiple people to work on code on 1 app at the same time. It’s amazing. KTL’s best feature.

Craig

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**Author:** ![NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/normanddefayette_cortexrd/32/855_2.png) [@NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://forums.knack.com/u/NormandDefayette_CortexRD)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/3 "2025-10-14T21:15:05Z")

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Actually, to my knowledge, you and Amanda have been the very first coders who started using this feature besides myself. So you guys are in a good position to confirm that, both working concurrently on a daily basis on your apps. Thanks for highlighting this 🙂

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**Author:** ![NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/normanddefayette_cortexrd/32/855_2.png) [@NormandDefayette\_CortexRD](https://forums.knack.com/u/NormandDefayette_CortexRD)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/4 "2025-10-14T21:16:32Z")

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I would be curious to find out about who else has been using Local Mode? If you read this, please let us know.

Norm

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**Author:** ![CSWinnall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/cswinnall/32/3631_2.png) [@CSWinnall](https://forums.knack.com/u/CSWinnall)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/5 "2025-10-15T08:42:39Z")

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We couldn’t work the way we do without it. The speed at which we can now build and work on our apps is amazing.

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**Author:** ![kylemcafee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/50afbb/32.png) [@kylemcafee](https://forums.knack.com/u/kylemcafee)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/code-fearlessly-in-knack-with-the-ktls-local-mode-video-tutorial/19961/6 "2025-10-16T15:23:49Z")

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That sounds wonderful! How about a KTL or copy parent record and all linked child records. I need to copy a proposal with all linked children. Is this in the plans for KTL? Easy in QuickBase, that was the most common feature used by users when developing in QuickBase.

Kyle McAfee