--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-yokohama-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3by bundleId : - delta3by --- # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 7 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 Yokohama to Brazil This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading the ServiceNow Integrated Development Environment (IDE) from the Yokohama release through to the Brazil release. It covers new features, changes, activation details, and important upgrade tasks to help ensure a smooth transition and maximize the benefits of the latest IDE capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Information * **Yokohama:** ServiceNow IDE version 1.1.4 is active by default. Upgrade to version 2.0 or later to access new features. * **Zurich:** Version 2.1.2 is active by default. Upgrade to version 3.0 or later is recommended. * **Australia:** Version 3.2.3 is active by default. Upgrade to version 4.0 or later to utilize the latest features. * **Brazil:** No new updates or changes to ServiceNow IDE for this release. For each upgrade, customers should complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks as detailed in the release notes and follow the guidance to update the ServiceNow IDE application via the ServiceNow Store. ## New Features Introduced from Yokohama to Australia * **Yokohama:** * Convert scoped applications to support source code development within ServiceNow IDE. * Use TypeScript templates to develop modules and compile to JavaScript. * Install npm packages from private registries for third-party library support. * Switch development environments easily between ServiceNow IDE, ServiceNow Studio, and Creator Studio using the experience switcher. * **Zurich:** * Clone Git repositories containing multiple applications with required configuration files. * Configure default usage of the latest ServiceNow SDK version for new or converted applications. * New developer themes: Developer Light (default) and Developer Dark, synchronized across builder applications. * **Australia:** * Create and convert global scope applications accessible across instances on the Australia release. * Organize generated ServiceNow Fluent code in taxonomy-based directories, configurable via now.config.json. * Activity Bar enhancements: added bookmarks and recent activity views; Metadata Explorer replaced with File Categories and Apps views. * **Brazil:** No new features added in this release. ## Changes and Removals * No features or functionality were removed or deprecated from Yokohama through Brazil. * Changes largely focus on user experience improvements such as developer themes and Activity Bar updates. ## Activation and Availability ServiceNow IDE is active by default starting with the Yokohama release and is available for upgrades through the ServiceNow Store. Customers should visit the ServiceNow Store to manage installations and updates. ## Additional Requirements * From Zurich onward, the ServiceNow IDE relies on access to the public npm registry (**https://registry.npmjs.org**) as the default package source. * If network restrictions block access to the public npm registry, customers must configure access to a private npm registry within the IDE's Package Manager settings to download packages and build applications. * No additional requirements were introduced in the Brazil release. ## Localization and Accessibility * ServiceNow IDE supports all left-to-right languages available on the instance, reflecting user-selected language preferences. * No new accessibility or localization changes were introduced in the Brazil release. ## What This Enables You To Do By following these release notes and upgrade instructions, ServiceNow customers can: * Develop applications using modern development tools, including TypeScript and npm package management. * Switch seamlessly among different development environments to suit specific tasks. * Manage multiple applications within a single Git repository efficiently. * Create and work with global scope applications, expanding collaboration and integration opportunities. * Customize and improve the developer experience with themes and enhanced UI components. * Ensure compliance with network and package management requirements for uninterrupted development. These capabilities help optimize application development workflows, improve code management, and leverage the latest ServiceNow IDE features to deliver enhanced business solutions. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow IDE from Yokohama to Brazil. ## 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 Yokohama to Brazil. 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 Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Upgrade information : ServiceNow IDE version 1.1.4 is active by default on instances on the Yokohama release. Update to ServiceNow IDE version 2.0 or later to use the latest features. For information about updating ServiceNow IDE, see [Updating apps](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=updating-apps-app-manager&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | 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). | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for ServiceNow IDE. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Convert scoped applications for use in the ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=convert-application-servicenow-ide&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Convert existing scoped applications to support development in source code in the ServiceNow IDE. [Use TypeScript in JavaScript modules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-application-servicenow-ide&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Create an application that uses the TypeScript template to use TypeScript in modules and compile them to JavaScript when building your application. [Use npm packages from private registries as third-party libraries](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-library-private-npm-registry&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Install npm packages from a private registry to use as third-party libraries in your application. [Switch between development experiences](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-user-interface&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Work in the right environment for your task by using the experience switcher to switch between developing in ServiceNow IDE, ServiceNow Studio, and Creator Studio. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow IDE features. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some ServiceNow IDE features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some ServiceNow IDE features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow IDE. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : ServiceNow IDE is active by default starting in the Yokohama release 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow IDE is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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). | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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). | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow IDE we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowide-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | * Convert existing scoped applications to support development in source code. * Use TypeScript in JavaScript modules. * Install and use npm packages from private registries. See [ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-ide-landing&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ]