Combined MCP Server Console release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia
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Summary of Combined MCP Server Console release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia
This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the MCP Server Console upgrades from Zurich to Australia releases. It provides a unified view of new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade considerations across these versions to assist in planning and executing the upgrade effectively.
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The MCP Server Console integrates with ServiceNow’s AI Platform and supports creating and managing tools that interact with MCP clients for various workflows such as HR and IT.
New Features
- AI Platform Licensing Tiers: Australia introduces three AI licensing tiers—Foundation, Advanced, and Prime—offering scaled AI agent capabilities from delivering insights to autonomous action and custom skill creation.
- Tool Creation Enhancements: From version 1.2 onward, tools can be created not only from Now Assist skills but also from additional sources including Knowledge graphs, Subflows, Actions, REST APIs, and scripted REST APIs. This expands integration and automation options within MCP Server Console.
- Quickstart Server: Available since version 1.0, the preconfigured Quickstart Server enables rapid connection with ServiceNow instances and provides tools for incident and case record lookup and summarization, accelerating initial setup and testing.
Key Functional Capabilities
- MCP Server Console Creation: Administrators can create multiple MCP Server Console servers tailored to specific use cases or client needs.
- OAuth 2.0 Integration: OAuth inbound integration supports secure authentication for MCP clients connecting to MCP Server Console servers, with OAuth Client registration embedded directly within the MCP Server Console wizard to streamline setup.
- Annotations Configuration: Administrators can configure annotations across all supported tool types to enforce permission policies as per MCP specifications, ensuring compliance and security when tools are consumed by clients like Claude.
- Third-party Identity Provider Support: Integration with external identity providers (IDPs) is supported to authenticate users through third-party systems, enhancing security and flexibility.
- Interactive MCP Apps: Capability to create MCP apps that manage interactive interfaces for tools, improving user engagement and operability within MCP clients.
Upgrade Preparation and Activation
Before upgrading to Australia, customers should review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks as outlined. MCP Server Console activation requires enabling a Now Assist application and installing relevant plugins such as the Generative AI Controller.
Changes, Removals, and Deprecations
No updates, feature removals, or deprecations were noted between the Zurich and Australia releases, indicating stability and continuity in MCP Server Console features during this upgrade.
Additional Considerations
- No changes to browser requirements, accessibility, or localization considerations were reported from Zurich to Australia.
- Highlights include embedded OAuth Client registration in the server console wizard and enhanced annotation management, improving administrative efficiency and security compliance.
What Customers Can Expect
Upgrading to Australia equips ServiceNow customers with expanded AI capabilities through tiered licensing, richer tool integration options, and streamlined server and authentication setup processes. These enhancements enable more sophisticated automation and interaction workflows while maintaining security and compliance standards. The consolidated release notes provide a clear path for upgrade readiness, minimizing disruption and maximizing the value of MCP Server Console within your ServiceNow environment.
Consolidated page of all release notes for MCP Server Console from Zurich to Australia.
How to use this page
To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family MCP Server Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich to Australia.
Important information for upgrading MCP Server Console to Australia
Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
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 MCP Server Console.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
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Australia |
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Changes
Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing MCP Server Console features.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Removed
Between your current release family and Australia, some MCP Server Console features or functionality were removed.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Deprecations
Between your current release family and Australia, some MCP Server Console features or functionality were deprecated.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Activation information
Review information on how to activate MCP Server Console.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
MCP Server Console is available with activation of a Now Assist application. For more information, see Installing Generative AI Controller and Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto. |
Australia |
MCP Server Console is available with activation of a Now Assist application. For more information, see Installing Generative AI Controller and Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto. |
Additional requirements
If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for MCP Server Console we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Browser requirements
If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for MCP Server Console we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Accessibility information
Review details on accessibility information for MCP Server Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Localization information
If there are specific localization considerations for MCP Server Console we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Australia |
No updates for this release. |
Highlight information
If there are specific highlight considerations for MCP Server Console we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Zurich |
See MCP Server for more information. |
Australia |
See MCP Server for more information. |