ServiceNow IDE release notes

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2025
  • 1 minute to read
  • The ServiceNow® integrated development environment (IDE) application enables developers to create scoped applications in source code in an IDE based on Visual Studio Code for the Web on the ServiceNow AI Platform. ServiceNow IDE was enhanced and updated in the Yokohama release.

    ServiceNow IDE highlights for the Yokohama release

    • Convert existing scoped applications to support development in source code.
    • Use TypeScript in JavaScript modules.
    • Install and use npm packages from private registries.

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    Important:
    ServiceNow IDE is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

    Important information for upgrading ServiceNow IDE to Yokohama

    ServiceNow IDE version 1.1.4 is active by default on instances on the Yokohama release. Update to ServiceNow IDE version 2.0 or later to use the latest features. For information about updating ServiceNow IDE, see Updating applications.

    New in the Yokohama release

    Convert scoped applications for use in the ServiceNow IDE
    Convert existing scoped applications to support development in source code in the ServiceNow IDE.
    Use TypeScript in JavaScript modules
    Create an application that uses the TypeScript template to use TypeScript in modules and compile them to JavaScript when building your application.
    Use npm packages from private registries as third-party libraries
    Install npm packages from a private registry to use as third-party libraries in your application.
    Switch between development experiences
    Work in the right environment for your task by using the experience switcher to switch between developing in ServiceNow IDE, ServiceNow Studio, and Creator Studio.

    Activation information

    ServiceNow IDE is active by default starting in the Yokohama release and available for upgrade in the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.