--- sourceDocument: Brazil Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/application-development Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Brazil Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # ServiceNow Studio # ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of ServiceNow Studio ServiceNow Studio is a unified development environment designed for building, managing, and deploying custom, base system, or global applications and metadata records within the ServiceNow platform. It streamlines app development by integrating low-code tools, navigation, and tracking into a single interface, enabling both citizen developers and platform developers to create applications efficiently. Show full answer Show less ## Choosing the Right App Builder ServiceNow offers different app-building tools tailored to varying user roles and technical skills: * **Build Agent:** Suitable for developers of all experience levels, this tool uses natural language prompts to build full-stack applications conversationally within ServiceNow Studio or the ServiceNow IDE. * **ServiceNow Studio:** A comprehensive development environment for citizen and platform developers that integrates low-code tools and application lifecycle management. It also supports Build Agent for conversational app creation. ## Getting Started ServiceNow Studio can be experienced firsthand by using a Personal Development Instance (PDI), which requires logging into the ServiceNow Developer Site. PDIs offer a safe environment to experiment and build applications without affecting production environments. ## Helpful Resources * **ServiceNow Community:** A platform to ask questions, learn Build Agent prompting, and seek instance-specific help. * **App Engine Academy Videos:** Training on platform capabilities, data modeling, multi-level table inheritance, and custom app development best practices. * **Customer Admin Support:** For managing user accounts, instance restores, and other administrative tasks. * **Known Error Portal:** Access to known issues and resolutions. * **Customer Service and Support:** Direct contact for additional assistance. Use ServiceNow Studio to build, manage, and deploy custom, base system, or global applications and global metadata records from a single development environment. ## What is ServiceNow Studio? {#servicenow-studio-landing__section_dr1_5jl_51c} ## Get started {#servicenow-studio-landing__section_er1_5jl_51c} |-|-| | [Explore Learn about ServiceNow Studio concepts and features.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tbBe8qrrnWUWnFQclNlnuQ "ServiceNow Studio is a unified development environment where platform developers create, modify, and deploy apps. Use ServiceNow Studio to manage app files, edit metadata, and package changes for deployment without switching between tools.") | [Configure Configure environments, tools, and user access.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jO8j844fKZ0~Rd3SxzS0RA "ServiceNow Studio is available by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform and requires no additional configuration. It uses the platform's existing development tools, so you can start building immediately.") | | [Build Build applications, flows, and more using ServiceNow Studio.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NGk8qszLzcfyYWqR7Igueg "Use ServiceNow Studio to build and deploy apps using integrated ServiceNow AI Platform features, development tools, and builders — all in a single environment.") | [Reference Get details about ServiceNow Studio components such as fields, tables, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mbbSVlaTn9crG4~iX_vJ6A "Use these reference topics to find details about the Navigator panel taxonomy, supported file types, properties, and collaboration permissions in ServiceNow Studio.") | [ ] {#servicenow-studio-landing__table_fr1_5jl_51c} ## Which app builder should I use? {#servicenow-studio-landing__id_mhm_1cc_s3c} Use the following table to choose the app building experience that matches your role and technical background. {#servicenow-studio-landing__app-builders-table__entry__3} | Tool | Users | Features | |-|-|-| | Build Agent: Build an app using natural language prompts. | Developers of all experience levels (from low-code to Platform and source code) | Build full-stack applications via a conversational interface. You can use Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio and the ServiceNow IDE to generate a complete ServiceNow scoped or global application. For more information, see [Exploring Build Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RVyfFAEV6xV920I1VCprJg "Build Agent enables developers to create, edit, and deploy full-stack ServiceNow applications to update sets that encompass both user interface and back-end components."). | | ServiceNow Studio: Build and deliver apps in a unified environment. | Citizen developers, Platform developers | Build apps in a unified development environment. ServiceNow Studio provides streamlined navigation, integrated low-code tools, and built-in tracking and packaging so you can develop and ship apps faster. Use Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio to create and update apps with a conversational interaction. For more information, see [Exploring ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tbBe8qrrnWUWnFQclNlnuQ "ServiceNow Studio is a unified development environment where platform developers create, modify, and deploy apps. Use ServiceNow Studio to manage app files, edit metadata, and package changes for deployment without switching between tools."). | [Table 1. App builders] {#servicenow-studio-landing__app-builders-table} ## Give ServiceNow Studio a try {#servicenow-studio-landing__id_dl1_q3v_2dc} Ready to give ServiceNow Studio a try? You can test it out using your own Personal Development Instance (PDI), which requires you signing in to the Developer Site. Find out more on PDIs in the [Personal developer instance guide](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0YM7GTG0RM~pHbutmT2qsQ "ServiceNow offers free personal developer instances (PDIs) to Developer Program members to learn, explore, and experiment with the ServiceNow AI Platform."). |-|-|-| | | [Select this button to try ServiceNow Studio on a PDI ![Go to a PDI to try ServiceNow Studio]() Try installing ServiceNow Studio now on a PDI! Login required.](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/application/38d42e26f06b4d72f1c7ceee505e96f5) | | [ ] {#servicenow-studio-landing__table_f4p_d1v_2dc} ## Helpful resources {#servicenow-studio-landing__section_ocy_f3t_w2c} Use these ServiceNow resources to find helpful information about app development. ServiceNow Community : [The fastest way to learn Build Agent prompting? Ask Build Agent.](https://www.servicenow.com/community/now-assist-for-creator-articles/the-fastest-way-to-learn-build-agent-prompting-ask-build-agent/ta-p/3533544) Video : Watch [App Engine Academy: Platform capabilities and data modeling for custom applications](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3MClPNjBzI). Video : Watch [App Engine Academy: Using ServiceNow Studio for Multi-Level Table Inheritance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOz5a-Dvi5Y). ServiceNow Community : Find [Instance help for your personal developer instance (PDI)](https://www.servicenow.com/community/instance-help/ct-p/instance-help) Video : Watch [App Engine Academy #1: Custom App Development Best Practices](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--nkVtilSEY) Customer Admin Support : Contact your company's Customer Admin to unlock or add user accounts, perform restores or zBoots, and more. Known Error Portal : [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477) Customer Service : [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case)