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sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/application-development

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    - australia

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    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build or modify applications

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# Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server

# Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server in Visual Studio Code {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code with the ServiceNow Fluent Language server.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

The ServiceNow Fluent Language server provides code completion features and validation for ServiceNow Fluent language files (.now.ts) and for ServiceNow SDK configuration files (now.config.json).

## Procedure

1. In Visual Studio Code, select the Extensions view from the Activity Bar.
2. Search for <kbd class="ph userinput">ServiceNow® Fluent Language</kbd>.
3. Select Install.

## What to do next

To use ServiceNow Fluent in applications with the ServiceNow SDK, see [Define application metadata in code with ServiceNow Fluent and the ServiceNow SDK](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Btihta6wS1RTnOd_FVd69Q "Define application metadata in code with ServiceNow Fluent and the ServiceNow SDK.").
**Related concepts**   

* [ServiceNow Fluent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HcU~6LR5CHZuUX~roJ7chw "Define application metadata in source code using the ServiceNow Fluent domain-specific programming language.")  
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* [Upgrade the ServiceNow SDK](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YZape0UeE0ckx0RqE8kG3g "Upgrade to the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK for use with instances beginning with the Washington DC release.")