--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Lux Lab release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Lux Lab release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated November 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 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 Combined Lux Lab Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive overview of Lux Lab release notes covering upgrades from the Xanadu release through to Australia. It is designed to help you understand all relevant updates, changes, and requirements across these versions to ensure a smooth and informed upgrade process. Show full answer Show less Notably, across all these releases---including Xanadu, Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia---there were no feature updates, changes, removals, or deprecations specific to Lux Lab. This means the core functionality remains stable through these versions. ## Key Upgrade Information * **Activation:** Lux Lab activates automatically on instances running Australia Patch 5 or later, or Zurich Patch 12 or later. No manual activation is required. * **Additional Requirements:** To use Lux Lab, ensure your environment meets the following: * Node.js version 24 or later * pnpm version 10 or later * ServiceNow SDK version 4.12.1 or later * ServiceNow instance on Australia Patch 5 or later, or Zurich Patch 12 or later * **Browser and Accessibility:** There are no new browser requirements or accessibility changes introduced in these releases for Lux Lab. * **Localization:** No specific localization considerations were introduced. ## Lux Lab Capabilities in Australia Release Lux Lab enables developers to efficiently start and extend applications by scaffolding projects from base experiences, extensions, or collections. Key functionalities include: * Starting projects with scaffolding from base experiences, extensions, or collections. * Adding extension targets directly from the file explorer's right-click menu to extend existing applications. * Creating collection pages with user-specific access rules via a guided two-step flow. * Previewing applications locally and deploying directly to the ServiceNow instance without leaving the app. * Editing code with a built-in editor that supports source control and inline Git blame for tracking changes. * A streamlined first-launch setup process that validates your environment and facilitates sign-in to your instance. * Creating store applications with custom scopes that do not require the instance's company code. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers When upgrading Lux Lab from Xanadu to Australia, expect a stable experience without changes in features or activation procedures. Ensuring your environment aligns with the specified Node.js, pnpm, and SDK versions will help maintain compatibility. The Australia release enhances developer productivity by providing a robust, integrated development environment with scaffolding, local preview, direct deployment, and advanced source control capabilities---all accessible within the Lux Lab application. Consolidated page of all release notes for Lux Lab from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Lux Lab release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Lux Lab to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Lux Lab. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Lux Lab features. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Lux Lab features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Lux Lab features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Lux Lab. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : No activation is required. Lux is installed automatically on instances running Australia Patch 5 or later or Zurich Patch 12 or later. | | Australia | Activation information : No activation is required. Lux is installed automatically on instances running Australia Patch 5 or later or Zurich Patch 12 or later. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Lux Lab we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : Lux Lab requires the following:{#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__71} | Application | Version | Resources for more information | |-|-|-| | Node.js | 24 or later | [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download) | | pnpm | 10 or later | [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/installation) | | ServiceNow SDK | 4.12.1 or later | [ServiceNow SDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@servicenow/sdk) | | ServiceNow instance | * Australia Patch 5 or later * Zurich Patch 12 or later | [Prepare your upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=rn-prepare-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) | [ ] | | Australia | Additional requirements : Lux Lab requires the following:{#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__88} | Application | Version | Resources for more information | |-|-|-| | Node.js | 24 or later | [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download) | | pnpm | 10 or later | [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/installation) | | ServiceNow SDK | 4.12.1 or later | [ServiceNow SDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@servicenow/sdk) | | ServiceNow instance | * Australia Patch 5 or later * Zurich Patch 12 or later | [Prepare your upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=rn-prepare-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) | [ ] | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Lux Lab we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Lux Lab, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__112} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Lux Lab we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__122} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Lux Lab we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__132} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Start a project from a base experience, an extension of an existing application, or a collection, and let Lux Lab scaffold it for you. * Extend existing applications by adding extension targets from the file explorer's right-click menu. * Create collection pages and control which page each user sees by adding access rules in a guided, two-step flow. * Preview your application locally and deploy it to your instance without leaving the app. * Edit code with the built-in editor and source control, including inline Git blame that shows who last changed each line. * Get started quickly with a first-launch setup that checks your environment and signs you in to your instance. * Create store applications with a custom scope that doesn't require your instance's company code. For more information, see [Lux Lab](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=lux-lab-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | * Start a project from a base experience, an extension of an existing application, or a collection, and let Lux Lab scaffold it for you. * Extend existing applications by adding extension targets from the file explorer's right-click menu. * Create collection pages and control which page each user sees by adding access rules in a guided, two-step flow. * Preview your application locally and deploy it to your instance without leaving the app. * Edit code with the built-in editor and source control, including inline Git blame that shows who last changed each line. * Get started quickly with a first-launch setup that checks your environment and signs you in to your instance. * Create store applications with a custom scope that doesn't require your instance's company code. For more information, see [Lux Lab](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=lux-lab-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ]