--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined Lux Lab release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Lux Lab release notes for upgrades from Yokohama 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 Yokohama to Australia This consolidated guide provides essential information for ServiceNow customers preparing to upgrade Lux Lab from the Yokohama release family to Australia. It covers new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation details, requirements, and highlights across the relevant releases (Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia). Show full answer Show less ## Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks Before upgrading to Australia, customers should review and complete necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. Detailed notes indicate that no updates or changes were introduced specifically in Yokohama or Zurich releases relevant to Lux Lab during this upgrade path. ## New Features, Changes, and Removal * **New features:** No new features were introduced between Yokohama and Australia releases for Lux Lab. * **Changes to existing features:** No changes were made in this upgrade path. * **Removed features or functionality:** No features were removed. * **Deprecated features:** No deprecations occurred between these releases. ## Activation Information Activation is not required for Lux Lab in the Australia release. The product is automatically installed on instances running Australia Patch 5 or later, or Zurich Patch 12 or later, simplifying deployment and reducing manual steps. ## Additional Requirements To run Lux Lab effectively in the Australia release, the following environment requirements must be met: * Node.js version 24 or later * pnpm version 10 or later * ServiceNow SDK version 4.12.1 or later * ServiceNow instance running Australia Patch 5 or later, or Zurich Patch 12 or later These requirements ensure compatibility and optimal performance of Lux Lab after the upgrade. ## Browser and Accessibility No specific browser requirements or accessibility updates were introduced between Yokohama and Australia releases for Lux Lab. ## Localization There are no new localization considerations for Lux Lab in this upgrade. ## Key Highlights Starting from the Zurich release and continuing into Australia, Lux Lab offers enhanced developer productivity features including: * Starting projects from a base experience, extending existing applications, or creating collections with scaffolded setup * Adding extension targets directly from the file explorer * Creating collection pages with user-specific access control through a guided two-step flow * Previewing applications locally and deploying directly from within Lux Lab * Editing code with a built-in editor and integrated source control, including inline Git blame for tracking changes * A streamlined first-launch setup that verifies your environment and signs you into your instance quickly * Creating store applications with custom scopes independent of your instance's company code These features empower ServiceNow customers to accelerate application development and manage their environments more efficiently within Lux Lab. Consolidated page of all release notes for Lux Lab from Yokohama 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 Yokohama 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 | |-|-| | 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__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : Lux Lab requires the following:{#dfrn3-luxlab-summary__entry__57} | 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__74} | 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__88} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__96} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__104} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__112} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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). | [ ]