Now Assist for Code: Autocomplete, Code Explain & More!

[Earl Duque]

 

Smarter, Faster Coding with Now Assist for Code

If you’re a ServiceNow developer, you know that writing and debugging scripts can be time-consuming. But with the latest enhancements to Now Assist for Code in the Yokohama release, AI is here to speed up your workflow, improve code quality, and provide best-practice guidance—all within the ServiceNow development environment.

In this episode of Creator Toolbox, Senior Developer Advocate Earl Duque is joined by Jay Couture (Product Lead) and Patrick Wilson (Engineering Director) to explore the newest features that take Now Assist for Code to the next level.

What’s New?

1. Autocompletion – AI That Writes Code with You

Just like GitHub Copilot, Now Assist for Code now suggests context-aware code completions as you type. Whether it’s GlideRecord queries or business rules, the AI predicts what you need next—helping you write code faster with fewer errors.

Why it’s a game-changer:

• Saves time by reducing keystrokes and repetitive coding.
• Understands your instance—suggestions are tailored to your custom tables and scripts.
• Powered by GPT-4o or Now LLM, giving you high-quality recommendations.

2. Code Explain – Instant Script Summaries

Inherited a script you didn’t write? Need to debug legacy business rules? Code Explain generates natural language summaries of your scripts, making it easier to understand existing code.

You can choose:
✅ High-level summary – A quick overview of what the script does.
✅ Detailed explanation – A breakdown of functions, logic, and API calls.

This feature is especially useful for new developers, code reviews, and debugging.

3. AI-Powered Code Editing

Need to clean up a script? Now Assist for Code lets you:

• Automatically add or remove comments
• Refactor code (e.g., extract functions for better readability)
• Modify existing scripts using natural language commands

With the latest Now LLM and GPT-4o integration, the suggestions are more accurate, context-aware, and best-practice compliant.

4. AI That Knows Your Instance

Unlike generic AI tools, Now Assist for Code understands your specific ServiceNow instance. It retrieves information about your:

• Custom tables
• Script includes
• Business rules

This means that when you’re writing a GlideRecord query, the AI suggests your actual fields and tables, making coding even more efficient and error-free.

5. Faster and More Accurate AI Suggestions

The team is continuously improving latency, context retrieval, and suggestion quality. Future updates will bring:
🚀 Even faster autocompletion
🚀 Better contextual understanding of ECMAScript levels
🚀 Deeper integration with ServiceNow best practices

What’s Next?

The ServiceNow team is pushing the boundaries of AI-assisted development. Expect agent-driven coding experiences and even more powerful AI integrations.

Want a sneak peek? Join us at Knowledge 2025 & CreatorCon for the latest announcements!

Get Started Today!

📌 Upgrade to the latest version of Now Assist for Code via the ServiceNow Store or App Manager.
📌 Try out the new features and share your feedback!
📌 Follow us for updates—new enhancements are rolling out every release.

Let’s Hear From You!

Have you tried the new Now Assist for Code features? What’s your experience been like? Leave a comment below or connect with us on LinkedIn!