--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated November 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 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 ServiceNow IDE Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the key updates, new features, changes, and upgrade considerations for the ServiceNow Integrated Development Environment (IDE) from the Zurich release to the Australia release. It helps you understand the practical enhancements and requirements to prepare your instance and development environment for a smooth upgrade and optimized use of ServiceNow IDE capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Key Upgrade Information * **Zurich Release:** ServiceNow IDE version 2.1.2 is active by default. Upgrade to version 3.0 or later to access newer features. * **Australia Release:** ServiceNow IDE version 3.2.3 is active by default. Upgrade to version 4.0 or later is recommended for the latest features. * For installation or update guidance, refer to the ServiceNow documentation on installing or updating ServiceNow IDE. ## New Features * **Zurich:** * Clone Git repositories containing multiple applications supporting source code development, requiring at least one `package.json` and one `now.config.json` file. * Configure whether to use the bundled or latest ServiceNow SDK version when creating or converting applications via the `snglider.defaulttobundledsdk` system property (defaults to the latest SDK). * **Australia:** * Create and convert applications in the global scope, making them accessible across global applications on Australia instances. * Configure custom directory structures for generated ServiceNow Fluent code using the `taxonomy` parameter in `now.config.json`. By default, generated files are organized in taxonomy-based directories under `fluent/generated`. ## Changes * **Zurich:** Introduction of Developer Light (default) and Developer Dark themes selectable via user settings or command palette, with preferences applying across ServiceNow builder applications. * **Australia:** Activity Bar enhancements include new views for bookmarks and recent activity; the Metadata Explorer view is replaced by File Categories and Apps views for improved navigation. ## Removals and Deprecations No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Activation and Availability * ServiceNow IDE is active by default on instances and available for upgrade through the ServiceNow Store in both Zurich and Australia releases. * Customers can view available apps and submit requests via the ServiceNow Store. ## Additional Requirements * ServiceNow IDE relies on the public npm registry (`https://registry.npmjs.org`) as the default package source. * If network restrictions block access to the public npm registry, configure a private npm registry in Package Manager user settings to enable downloading packages and building applications. ## Localization and Accessibility * The IDE supports all ServiceNow-supported left-to-right languages and respects the user's language preference configured on the instance. * No new accessibility updates or browser requirements were introduced between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Enhanced IDE usability with global scope application support enables broader application development and reuse across your organization. * Improved source code management with multi-application repository cloning streamlines development workflows. * Customizable generated code organization facilitates better project structure and maintainability. * Updated UI elements like themes and Activity Bar views improve developer productivity and navigation. * Clear upgrade paths and activation details ensure minimal disruption during platform version transitions. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow IDE from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow IDE release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich 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 ServiceNow IDE to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Upgrade information : ServiceNow IDE version 2.1.2 is active by default on instances on the Zurich release. Update to ServiceNow IDE version 3.0 or later to use the latest features. For information about updating ServiceNow IDE, see [Install or update the ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-servicenow-ide&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Upgrade information : ServiceNow IDE version 3.2.3 is active by default on instances on the Australia release. Update to ServiceNow IDE version 4.0 or later to use the latest features. For information about updating ServiceNow IDE, see [Install or update the ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-servicenow-ide&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for ServiceNow IDE. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Clone a repository that contains multiple applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=clone-git-repository-servicenow-ide&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Clone a Git repository that contains multiple applications that support development in source code. The repository must contain at least one package.json file and one now.config.json file. [Default to using the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK in new or converted applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-properties&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure whether to use the bundled version or the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK when creating or converting applications in the ServiceNow IDE with the sn_glider.default_to_bundled_sdk system property. By default, the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK is used. | | Australia | [Create and convert global applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=creating-applications-servicenow-ide&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Create and convert applications in the global scope that are accessible to other global applications with instances on the Australia release. [Generated ServiceNow Fluent code organized in taxonomy-based directories](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=building-applications-source-code&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure a custom directory structure for metadata transformed into ServiceNow Fluent code with the `taxonomy` parameter in an application's now.config.json file. By default, generated ServiceNow Fluent files are organized in a taxonomy-based directory structure within the fluent/generated directory. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow IDE features. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [New developer themes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-user-interface&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the Developer Light (default) and Developer Dark themes in the ServiceNow IDE. Select a theme from the user settings in the ServiceNow IDE or with the Preferences: Color Theme command from the command palette. The theme preference selected by a user from the ServiceNow IDE applies to other builder applications such as ServiceNow Studio and Creator Studio. | | Australia | [Updated Activity Bar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-user-interface&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Activity Bar includes additional views for bookmarks and recent activity, and the Metadata Explorer view has been replaced with the File Categories and Apps views. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some ServiceNow IDE features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some ServiceNow IDE features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow IDE. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : ServiceNow IDE is active by default and available for upgrade in the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow IDE is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : ServiceNow IDE is active by default and available for upgrade in the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow IDE is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Additional requirements : ServiceNow IDE uses the public npm registry (https://registry.npmjs.org) as its default package source. If your network blocks access to this registry, you must have access to an alternate registry to download packages and build applications in the ServiceNow IDE. If access to the public npm registry is blocked on your system, you must configure a private npm registry in your Package Manager user settings in the ServiceNow IDE. For more information, see [Install an npm package from a private registry](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-library-private-npm-registry&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Additional requirements : ServiceNow IDE uses the public npm registry (https://registry.npmjs.org) as its default package source. If your network blocks access to this registry, you must have access to an alternate registry to download packages and build applications in the ServiceNow IDE. If access to the public npm registry is blocked on your system, you must configure a private npm registry in your Package Manager user settings in the ServiceNow IDE. For more information, see [Install an npm package from a private registry](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-library-private-npm-registry&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for ServiceNow IDE, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Localization information : The ServiceNow IDE is localized in all supported left-to-right languages and reflects the language preference selected by users for the instance. For information about how to activate a language on an instance, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Localization information : The ServiceNow IDE is localized in all supported left-to-right languages and reflects the language preference selected by users for the instance. For information about how to activate a language on an instance, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * Clone a Git repository that contains multiple applications. * Use light and dark developer themes. * Use the ServiceNow IDE in any supported left-to-right language. See [ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | Create or convert applications in the global scope with instances on the Australia release. See [ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]