--- 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 --- # Explore # Exploring ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read 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. ## What can you do in ServiceNow Studio? {#exploring-servicenow-studio__section_kqp_zjl_51c} ServiceNow Studio provides a single environment for app development, from creation to deployment. Use it to: * Build, manage, and deploy custom, base system, or global applications and global metadata records, all without switching between tools. You can also customize store apps. * Search for and edit any type of metadata record using the Navigator panel taxonomy. * Package app changes for deployment using update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository. {#exploring-servicenow-studio__ul_jc4_jgj_vcc} ## ServiceNow Studio features and benefits {#exploring-servicenow-studio__id_qvk_jnx_g3c} Use ServiceNow Studio to build, manage, and deploy apps faster in a single development environment. It provides the following features for admins and delegated developers. * AI-native design: Use the generative and agentic AI capabilities in ServiceNow Studio to build apps faster and extend custom applications with AI. For more information, see [AI tools and files in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VdoDJO0xO6RtDJ~7kGe7Yg "Use AI tools and files in ServiceNow Studio to create and summarize apps using generative AI. You can also add AI files to applications to enhance user productivity through conversation and proactive experiences."). * Build Agent: Use Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent, to create and update applications in ServiceNow Studio. For more information, see [Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VaXKl8DmWgMJqe5TzxfpDQ "Use Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent, to create and update applications in ServiceNow Studio through conversational interaction."). * Integrated builders: Access low-code builders available in the ServiceNow AI Platform, including Table Builder and flows in Workflow Studio, alongside app development tools. For more information, see [Integrated development tools for ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A5SA0Gd4m6EUSClY5CBZvg "Use the development tools in ServiceNow Studio to build apps, flows, tables, forms, and more — all without leaving the platform."). * AI and code search: Search for any application or metadata record in your instance using AI Search and standard code search. For more information, see [Find an app or app file using Search](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/f5rSCTL8RcmvcXw_Kcj8gA "Use Search in ServiceNow Studio to find and open any app or app file. You can also activate code search to find snippets of code within specific metadata types on your instance.") and [Find an app or app file using the Navigator panel](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bNax~kbxoECdRfwo0OFTLg "Use the Navigator panel in ServiceNow Studio to browse apps and app files by metadata type and open them directly."). * Accelerated deployment: Create and package apps for deployment using update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository without leaving ServiceNow Studio. For more information, see [Update sets in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BRmK~bfX~FXqXRfmwZNCnw "Use update sets in ServiceNow Studio to group configuration changes and move them as a unit to other instances for testing or deployment.") and [Application Repository in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4DS2nRU3rsErBURKaqFUkg "Publish custom applications from ServiceNow Studio to the ServiceNow Application Repository to distribute them to other instances in the organization."). * Choose your development experience: Switch between development environments using the experience switcher in ServiceNow Studio to use the best tool for each stage of your project. For more information, see [Change your development experience in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Bkq1yas2piz4EPeJNJxP2g "Switch between development environments in ServiceNow Studio using the experience switcher to use the best tool for each stage of your app development."). * Create apps and files: Create apps and files in any scope that you have access to edit, including the global scope. For more information, see [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hsDQB1Y1hw2Z4AmPStLtFQ#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio "Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio, then add data, automation, or other app files using integrated development tools and builders.") and [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/C_f0y7tAzAlnNCkiWtGn7Q "Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio to define how an aspect of an application functions — such as which users can access it or how it processes data."). * Global and custom scope: Open and edit files of any scope you have access to, including global and custom files. The scope switches automatically when you switch between open files in different applications. For more information, see [Open apps and app files across scopes in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Ob~pOL9Uqlc~q9aYa7X3Dw "Open and edit apps and app files in any scope — global or custom — in ServiceNow Studio. The current scope displays at the bottom of the screen and updates automatically when you switch to an app in a different scope."). {#exploring-servicenow-studio__ul_itp_5kc_vcc} ## Helpful resources {#exploring-servicenow-studio__cf-app-landing-get-help} Use these ServiceNow resources to learn more about ServiceNow Studio and 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). Video : Watch [App Engine Academy #1: Custom App Development Best Practices](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--nkVtilSEY) ServiceNow Community : Learn [Instance help for your personal developer instance (PDI)](https://www.servicenow.com/community/instance-help/ct-p/instance-help) ServiceNow Social Ambassadors Program : [ServiceNow Social Ambassadors Program training](https://servicenow-socialambassadors.sprinklr.com/content/ADVOCACY_205_68d30a63ee11675df8b18728?sourceType=ACCOUNT)