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sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/application-development

 Release :

    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build or modify applications

ft:clusterId :

    - cadev

bundleId :

    - cadev

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    - Development, Data, and Analytics


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# Document an application

# Document an application using Build Agent {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 19, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Generate documentation for the structure, tables, and UI components of an application. Build Agent reads the codebase and creates a README file describing the application architecture.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Build Agent processes the application's codebase and produces a README file summarizing the application's tables, sample data, and UI structure. Review the generated documentation for accuracy before sharing
or publishing it. AI-generated results may not be accurate in all cases.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp DevelopmentServiceNow Studio.  
   You can also open Build Agent in the ServiceNow IDE if you prefer a more code-centric experience.
2. Enter a prompt requesting documentation for the application, such as <kbd class="ph userinput">Document this app</kbd>, in the Build Agent chat box that appears on the ServiceNow Studio home page.  
   You can also select the Conversations icon in the Navigator panel ![]()to open Build Agent.
3. Review the response in the Build Agent chat panel.  
   Build Agent processes the existing files in the application and generates a README file.
4. In the File Explorer, open the README file that Build Agent creates.  
   The README file displays a description of the application's tables, sample data, and UI page.
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## Result

The README file is available in the File Explorer for review and distribution.

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