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# ServiceNow IDE properties

# ServiceNow IDE properties {#ariaid-title1}

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## Summary of ServiceNow IDE Properties

This guide details the system properties available for managing the ServiceNow Integrated Development Environment (IDE), allowing customers to configure how the IDE functions within their instances.
Access to the System Properties table can be done by enteringsysproperties.listin the navigation filter.
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## Key Features

* **snglider.defaulttobundledsdk:** Controls whether the bundled or latest version of the ServiceNow SDK is used when creating or converting applications. Set to true to use the bundled version; false to use the latest version. Default is false.
* **snglider.enableide:** Determines access to the ServiceNow IDE. Setting this to false disables access across the instance. Default is true.
* **snglider.fluentconvertenabled:** Allows conversion of existing scoped applications not created with the IDE or SDK for source code development. Default is true.
* **snglider.git.attachment.extension.binary:** Defines a custom extension for binary attachment files, overriding the default gitdata extension. Ensure the value passes MIME type validations. Default is gitdata.
* **snglider.git.attachment.extension.text:** Defines a custom extension for text attachment files, overriding the default txt extension. Confirm the value passes MIME type validations. Default is txt.
* **snglider.pinnedSdkVersion:** Specifies the exact version of the ServiceNow SDK to be used for application creation or conversion. Default is the latest version.

## Key Outcomes

By configuring these properties, users can effectively manage SDK versions, access to the IDE, and attachment file types, ensuring a tailored development environment that meets specific application requirements. Proper configuration helps streamline application development and enhances collaboration within the ServiceNow ecosystem.  
Manage how the ServiceNow IDE functions on an instance using the following system properties.
Note:  
To open the System Properties \[sys_properties\] table, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_properties.list</kbd> in the navigation filter. To add properties to the table, see [Add a system property](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_AddAPropertyUsingSysPropsList&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
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| Property | Description |
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| sn_glider.default_to_bundled_sdk | Specifies whether to use the bundled version or the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK when creating or converting applications in the ServiceNow IDE. If true, the version of the ServiceNow SDK that's bundled with a version of the ServiceNow IDE is used. If false, the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK is used. * Type: true \| false * Default value: false * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_dhz_thn_pfc} |
| sn_glider.enable_ide | Enables access to the ServiceNow IDE. If false, access to the ServiceNow IDE is turned off across the instance. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_kl2_q3j_zdc} |
| sn_glider.fluent_convert_enabled | Enables converting existing scoped applications that weren't created with the ServiceNow IDE or ServiceNow SDK to support development in source code from the ServiceNow IDE. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [Convert an application with the ServiceNow IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4brGVJGxz4_QZVNGN_xWag "Convert an existing scoped application to support development in source code with the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_erc_frq_xdc} |
| sn_glider.git.attachment.extension.binary | Defines a custom extension for attachment files with binary content types (for example, application/octet-stream) to override the default gitdata extension. The custom extension that you specify with this property must also be specified with the glide.attachment.extensions system property. Note: If you reuse an existing extension, confirm that the value you set passes MIME type validations for binary types. * Type: string * Default value: gitdata * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [ServiceNow IDE MID Server User \[sn_glider.ide_git_user\]](6U6Rg3P4axTGUvt9VaNbDQ#servicenow-ide-role-1 "Assign administrator privileges to a MID server user to manage applications in source control from the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_o43_tsd_42c} |
| sn_glider.git.attachment.extension.text | Defines a custom extension for attachment files with text content types (for example, text/plain) to override the default txt extension. The custom extension that you specify with this property must also be specified with the glide.attachment.extensions system property. Note: If you reuse an existing extension, confirm that the value you set passes MIME type validations for text types. * Type: string * Default value: txt * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [ServiceNow IDE MID Server User \[sn_glider.ide_git_user\]](6U6Rg3P4axTGUvt9VaNbDQ#servicenow-ide-role-1 "Assign administrator privileges to a MID server user to manage applications in source control from the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_e5l_xsd_42c} |
| sn_glider.pinnedSdkVersion | Specifies the version of the ServiceNow SDK to use when creating or converting applications in the ServiceNow IDE. * Type: string * Default value: The latest version of the ServiceNow SDK * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-ide-properties__ul_jkm_svj_xgc} |
[Table 1. Properties for ServiceNow IDE]

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