--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined MCP Server Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined MCP Server Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 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 MCP Server Console Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated guide details the key updates for ServiceNow customers upgrading the MCP Server Console from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It highlights new features, activation methods, and important upgrade considerations to help you prepare and leverage enhanced capabilities effectively. Show full answer Show less ## New features * **Expanded Tool Creation:** You can now create MCP Server Console tools from additional categories such as Knowledge graphs, Subflow, Action, REST APIs, and Now Assist skills, broadening the scope of capabilities available to MCP clients. * **Moveworks Quickstart Server:** A preconfigured Quickstart Server is provided for piloting new features like Knowledge graph and scripted REST APIs. It includes tools for incident and case record lookup and summarization. * **ServiceNow AI Platform Licensing Tiers:** The platform offers three AI licensing tiers: * Foundation: Basic AI agents and skills for insights * Advanced: Enhanced AI agents and skills for productivity * Prime: Full autonomy with all AI agents, skills, and custom creation capabilities * **OAuth Integration:** MCP Server Console clients can connect to servers using OAuth 2.0 inbound integration, streamlining secure authentication and access management. * **MCP Server Console Server Creation:** You can create multiple MCP servers tailored to specific workflows (e.g., HR or IT) or client needs. * **Now Assist Skills Integration:** Tools can be created from Now Assist skills with configurable input fields to enhance interaction and functionality. ## Activation and Availability * MCP Server Console activation requires enabling a Now Assist application. * Installation involves components like the Generative AI Controller and relevant plugins (e.g., for ServiceNow Otto). * The MCP Server Console product is available through the ServiceNow Store, ensuring easy access and management. ## Key Enhancements in Zurich * **Unified MCP Server Creation:** OAuth Client registration is embedded directly within the MCP Server Console wizard, simplifying server setup by avoiding context switching. * **Annotation Configuration:** Administrators can now configure annotations across all supported tool types, which are included in tool responses to enforce proper permission policies in MCP clients. * **MCP Apps:** Ability to create MCP apps to manage interactive interfaces for tools, enhancing user interaction within MCP clients. * **Third-Party Identity Provider Integration:** Support for authenticating users through third-party identity providers, expanding authentication flexibility. ## Other Considerations * No features were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Zurich releases. * There are no additional or changed browser requirements, localization considerations, or accessibility updates noted for this upgrade. * Pre- and post-upgrade tasks should be reviewed and completed as necessary to ensure a smooth transition. Consolidated page of all release notes for MCP Server Console from Yokohama to Zurich. ## 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 Yokohama to Zurich. 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 MCP Server Console to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for MCP Server Console. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Create tools from additional capabilities for use with ServiceNow MCP clients](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=creating-tools-mcp-server&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : With this release, you can now create tools from additional categories like, Knowledge graphs, Subflow, Action, and REST APIs and Now Assist skills. [Create tools from additional capabilities for use with ServiceNow MCP clients](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=creating-tools-mcp-server&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : With this release, Moveworks is shipping a Moveworks Quickstart Server. This server allows users to pilot access to upcoming capabilities like Knowledge graph, Subflow, Action, and scripted REST APIs for use with Moveworks MCP client, and ServiceNow Model Context Protocol Client application. These tools can only be added to Moveworks Quickstart Server. [ServiceNow product tiers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-native-sku-overview&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The ServiceNow AI Platform now brings you an AI native experience with three licensing tiers available: * Foundation: AI agents and skills to deliver insights * Advanced: AI agents and skills to boost productivity across relevant use cases * Prime: Act autonomously with all AI agents and skills, and create your own [Get started with the preconfigured Quickstart Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-mcp-server-console&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Learn about MCP Server Console and connecting MCP Server Console clients to a ServiceNow instance with the preconfigured Quickstart Server. The Quickstart Server includes tools for looking up and summarizing incident and case records. [Create MCP servers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-mcp-server&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create MCP Server Console servers that expose different tools for different use cases, such as for HR or IT workflows, or for different MCP Server Console clients. [Create tools from Now Assist skills](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-tool-mcp-server&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create tools for MCP Server Console servers from Now Assist skills and configure which fields are exposed as tool inputs. [Connect to MCP clients using an OAuth inbound integration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=connect-mcp-server-client&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create an OAuth inbound integration to use when configuring MCP Server Console clients to connect to an MCP Server Console server. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing MCP Server Console features. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some MCP Server Console features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some MCP Server Console features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate MCP Server Console. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : MCP Server Console is available with activation of a Now Assist application. For more information, see [Installing Generative AI Controller](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=installing-generative-ai-controller&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) and [Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-now-assist-feature-plugins&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Note: For patch compatibility, see the [Model Context Protocol Server listing](https://store.servicenow.com/store/app/6e521bf447713e9482f632c4f16d434e#versionSummary) in the ServiceNow Store. Important: MCP Server Console 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 MCP Server Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for MCP Server Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for MCP Server Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for MCP Server Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-mcpserverconsole-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Unify the MCP Server creation process by embedding OAuth Client registration directly within the MCP Server Console wizard. This eliminates the need for users to switch contexts between multiple consoles. * Enable administrators to configure annotations across all supported tool types. Annotations will be included in the tools/list response per MCP specification, allowing MCP clients like Claude to apply correct permission policies. * Get started with the preconfigured Quickstart Server for looking up and summarizing incident and case records. * Create MCP apps to implement and manage interactive interfaces for your tools that can be displayed by MCP clients. * Integrate third-party identity provider (IDP) with MCP server to support users authentication through a third-party (IDP). * Create MCP Server Console servers and tools based on various categories including Now Assist skills for different use cases. * Connect to any MCP Server Console client using OAuth 2.0 authentication. See [MCP Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mcp-server-console-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]