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# Builders in ServiceNow Studio

# Builders in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Builders are specialized tools that provide an intuitive and efficient interface for editing metadata records primarily associated with tables extending sys_metadata. In ServiceNow Studio, you can use builders to create a variety of file types to support your app development.

Builders focus on enhancing user experience by offering features such as inline editing, customizable views, and integrated collaboration. Each builder remains agnostic of design libraries or implementations, ensuring adaptability to
evolving technologies and frameworks.

When you open files like decision tables, flows, or tables in ServiceNow Studio, the files open in an integrated tab in their designated builder tool. Some other file types like mobile app configurations open in a new browser tab. Note that you must create or open a file or
application to access a builder. You cannot open builders on their own in ServiceNow Studio.

For a full list of the builders integrated in ServiceNow Studio, see [Integrated development tools for ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kA~27rB_dpwqiQEkrR5G2A "ServiceNow Studio provides instant access to several tools available in the ServiceNow AI Platform development suite. As you create apps using ServiceNow Studio, you can extend their capabilities with these powerful development tools.").

## How builders open in ServiceNow Studio {#builders-in-servicenow-studio__section_x3h_mqc_tcc}

Decision tables and many other types of automations open in integrated tabs.

Mobile App Builder opens in a new tab.

When you open some tools like Table Builder, you may see a short tutorial to help you learn the tool.