Use LightGBM algo for classification model training

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read predictive-intel-lightgbm-algo.md

Enable the LightGBM (Light Gradient-Boosting Machine) algorithm as an advanced option for training classification models.

Before you begin

Role required: ml_admin or admin

About this task

The LightGBM algorithm offers performance and efficiency for large datasets. For detailed information about this algorithm see https://lightgbm.readthedocs.io.

Use the following procedure to add this option in the solution definition form. Alternatively, you can use a script to add this algorithm.

To add this option using a script:

JavaScript

var config = new MLPredictorConfig('ml_solution_ID');                    config.useLightGBM();                    config.updateConfig();

In JSON format:

JSON

{    "use_lightgbm": true    }

Procedure

Navigate to All > Predictive Intelligence > Classification > Solution Definitions.
Open an existing classification solution or create a new one.
Select the Advanced Solution Settings tab in the Related Links section of the form.
Select New to open the Advanced Solution Setting (ml_advanced_solution_settings) form.
In the Solution Parameters field, search for Use LightGBM algo for classification model training.
Leave the User Inputs field blank, and select Submit.

[Omitted image "predictive-intel-lightgbm-algoZ1.png"] Alt text: In the Advanced Solution Setting new record, in the Solution Parameters field, the option Use LightGBM algo for classification model training is highlighted.

Result

The setting appears as a row on the Advanced Solution Setting tab on your solution's form.

What to do next

Retrain your solution.

Parent Topic:Configuring advanced settings for your ML solutions

Related topics

Using Machine Learning APIs

Create and train a classification solution

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title: Use LightGBM algo for classification model training
description: Enable the LightGBM \(Light Gradient-Boosting Machine\) algorithm as an advanced option for training classification models.
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# Use LightGBM algo for classification model training

Enable the LightGBM \(Light Gradient-Boosting Machine\) algorithm as an advanced option for training classification models.

## Before you begin

Role required: ml\_admin or admin

## About this task

The LightGBM algorithm offers performance and efficiency for large datasets. For detailed information about this algorithm see [https://lightgbm.readthedocs.io](https://lightgbm.readthedocs.io).

Use the following procedure to add this option in the solution definition form. Alternatively, you can use a script to add this algorithm.

To add this option using a script:

```
var config = new MLPredictorConfig('ml_solution_ID');
config.useLightGBM();
config.updateConfig();
```

In JSON format:

```
{
"use_lightgbm": true
}
```

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Predictive Intelligence** &gt; **Classification** &gt; **Solution Definitions**.

2. Open an existing classification solution or create a new one.

3. Select the **Advanced Solution Settings** tab in the **Related Links** section of the form.

4. Select **New** to open the **Advanced Solution Setting** \(ml\_advanced\_solution\_settings\) form.

5. In the **Solution Parameters** field, search for `Use LightGBM algo for classification model training`.

6. Leave the **User Inputs** field blank, and select **Submit**.

\[Omitted image "predictive-intel-lightgbm-algoZ1.png"\] Alt text: In the Advanced Solution Setting new record, in the Solution Parameters field, the option Use LightGBM algo for classification model training is highlighted.

## Result

The setting appears as a row on the **Advanced Solution Setting** tab on your solution's form.

## What to do next

Retrain your solution.

**Parent Topic:**[Configuring advanced settings for your ML solutions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/intelligent-experiences/predictive-intelligence/configuring-advanced-settings-ml-solutions.md)

**Related topics**

[Using Machine Learning APIs](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/intelligent-experiences/predictive-intelligence/using-ml-apis.md)

[Create and train a classification solution](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/intelligent-experiences/predictive-intelligence/create-solution-definition.md)