--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-zurich-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3bz bundleId : - delta3bz --- # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil # Combined ServiceNow IDE release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 6 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 Brazil This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading the ServiceNow IDE from the Zurich to the Brazil release family. It summarizes new features, changes, activation details, requirements, and localization considerations across the Zurich, Australia, and Brazil releases, enabling customers to plan and execute their upgrade smoothly while leveraging the latest IDE capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Information * **Zurich:** ServiceNow IDE version 2.1.2 is active by default. Customers should upgrade to version 3.0 or later to access newer features. * **Australia:** ServiceNow IDE version 3.2.3 is active by default. Upgrading to version 4.0 or later is recommended to utilize the latest capabilities. * **Brazil:** No updates or changes require action during this release. ## New Features * **Zurich:** Support for cloning Git repositories containing multiple applications (with at least one `package.json` and `now.config.json`) enables source code development across multiple apps. * Ability to configure default usage of the latest or bundled ServiceNow SDK versions when creating or converting applications, controlled by the `snglider.defaulttobundledsdk` system property (latest SDK is the default). * **Australia:** Capability to create and convert applications in the global scope, making them accessible to other global applications within Australia instances. * Generated ServiceNow Fluent code is organized into taxonomy-based directories by default, with customization available through the `taxonomy` parameter in `now.config.json`. * **Brazil:** No new features introduced in this release. ## Changes to Existing Features * **Zurich:** Introduction of Developer Light (default) and Developer Dark themes, selectable via user settings or command palette, offering improved UI customization consistent across ServiceNow IDE, Studio, and Creator Studio. * **Australia:** Activity Bar enhancements include new views for bookmarks and recent activity; the Metadata Explorer was replaced with File Categories and Apps views for improved navigation. * **Brazil:** No changes noted in this release. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features were removed or deprecated between Zurich and Brazil releases, ensuring continued support for existing functionalities. ## Activation and Availability * ServiceNow IDE is active by default on Zurich and Australia instances and is available for upgrade via the ServiceNow Store. * Customers can visit the ServiceNow Store to access all available apps and submit requests. * Brazil release does not introduce changes to activation. ## Additional Requirements * ServiceNow IDE relies on the public npm registry (`https://registry.npmjs.org`) as the default package source. * If access to the public npm registry is blocked, customers must configure a private npm registry in the Package Manager user settings within the IDE to download packages and build applications. * This requirement applies consistently across Zurich and Australia; no new requirements in Brazil. ## Localization and Accessibility * ServiceNow IDE supports localization in all supported left-to-right languages, reflecting the instance user's language preference. * Customers can activate languages on instances as needed for their users. * No updates to accessibility or localization were made in the Brazil release. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Upgrading to the latest ServiceNow IDE versions ensures access to multi-application Git repository support, enhanced theme options, global scope application management, and improved code organization. * Improved activity navigation in the IDE streamlines developer workflows. * Flexible SDK version configuration allows alignment with organizational development standards. * Awareness of npm registry requirements ensures uninterrupted package management during development. * Localization support guarantees a user-friendly experience aligned with language preferences. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow IDE from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 | |-|-| | 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__10} | 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. | | 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__18} | 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. | | 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__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__42} | 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. | | 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__50} | 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). | | 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__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__74} | 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). | | 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__82} | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ]