ServiceNow SDK

---
title: ServiceNow SDK
description: Create and develop applications in source code locally in Visual Studio Code Desktop and upload changes to an instance using the ServiceNow software development kit \(SDK\).
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/servicenow-sdk-landing.html
release: australia
product: ServiceNow SDK
classification: servicenow-sdk
topic_type: reference
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 3
breadcrumb: [Building applications in source code, Building pro-code applications, Developing your application, Classic app development, Building applications]
---

# ServiceNow SDK

Create and develop applications in source code locally in Visual Studio Code Desktop and upload changes to an instance using the ServiceNow software development kit \(SDK\).

## Get started

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[Explore\[Omitted image "bus-explore.svg"\] Alt text:Learn about developing applications with the ServiceNow SDK.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/servicenow-sdk.md)

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[Configure\[Omitted image "bus-sdlc.svg"\] Alt text:Install and configure the ServiceNow SDK locally.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/configuring-servicenow-sdk.md)

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[Authenticate\[Omitted image "bus-password-reset.svg"\] Alt text:Authenticate to ServiceNow instances.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/authenticate-instance-now-sdk.md)

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[Create\[Omitted image "bus-application-developer.svg"\] Alt text:Create applications in source code.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/creating-applications-servicenow-sdk.md)

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[Develop\[Omitted image "bus-start-developing.svg"\] Alt text:Develop applications in source code.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/developing-applications-sdk.md)

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[Reference\[Omitted image "bus-learn.svg"\] Alt text:Get details about the ServiceNow SDK CLI and ServiceNow Fluent APIs.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-sdk/servicenow-sdk-reference.md)

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</table>## Which builder should I use to create an app?

**Are you a developer who wants to use industry-standard development tools and processes?**

The ServiceNow IDE and ServiceNow SDK support developing applications in source code with ServiceNow Fluent, creating JavaScript modules, and using third-party libraries. ServiceNow Fluent is a domain-specific programming language for creating application metadata in code.

The ServiceNow IDE is an implementation of Visual Studio Code for the Web on the ServiceNow AI Platform. The ServiceNow SDK uses Visual Studio Code Desktop locally. For more information, see [Building applications in source code](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/building-applications-source-code.md).

**Are you a developer who wants more control in a centralized user interface?**

Build apps smarter and deliver them faster with ServiceNow Studio. ServiceNow Studio empowers platform developers with a modern, unified environment for building on the ServiceNow AI Platform. ServiceNow Studio features streamlined navigation to applications and metadata, integrated low-code tools, efficient tracking and packaging of development work that accelerates development processes and enhances productivity. For more information, see [Exploring ServiceNow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-studio-classic/exploring-servicenow-studio.md).

**Need a more general app but still want low-code options?**

App Engine Studio lets you build a broader range of apps than Creator Studio without being a programming pro. For more information, see [Exploring App Engine Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/app-engine-studio/exploring-aes.md).

**Want to build an app easily, without code?**

Creator Studio specializes in helping you craft request-fulfillment applications without writing code. For example, an application to request office supplies by filling out a form, and someone approves or denies your request. For more information, see [Exploring Creator Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/creator-studio/exploring-creator-studio.md).

## Troubleshoot and get help

-   To learn more about what's new in the Brazil release, see the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/release-notes/servicenow-sdk-rn.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/release-notes/servicenow-sdk-rn.md).
-   [ServiceNow SDK and Fluent Creator Toolbox](https://www.youtube.com/live/PHFZBsbTTtI?si=DbZq3aTEtqUlxpbi&t=2167) video
-   [ServiceNow SDK examples](https://github.com/ServiceNow/sdk-examples) GitHub repository
-   [ServiceNow IDE, SDK, and Fluent forum](https://www.servicenow.com/community/servicenow-ide-sdk-and-fluent/bd-p/ide-sdk-fluent-forum) in the ServiceNow Community
-   [ServiceNow IDE, SDK, and Fluent articles](https://www.servicenow.com/community/servicenow-ide-sdk-and-fluent/tkb-p/ide-sdk-fluent-articles) in the ServiceNow Community
-   [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477)
-   [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case)

**Related topics**  


[ServiceNow Fluent](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/servicenow-fluent.md)

[JavaScript modules and third-party libraries](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/javascript-modules-third-party-libraries.md)