Install Build Agent

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated April 2, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • For the Paid version of Build Agent, install the Now Assist for Creator application from the ServiceNow Store.

    Before you begin

    The Paid version of Build Agent is part of Now Assist for Creator, and is a ServiceNow AI Platform® feature that's activated by default when Now Assist for Creator is installed. You don't need an entitlement to start exploring Build Agent.

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Build Agent is enabled by default to create apps with AI, for example in ServiceNow Studio. To use other Now Assist products, such as the app generation skill, disable Build Agent. For example, using the setting in your ServiceNow Studio preferences. For more information, see Use the app generation skill to generate apps.

    Note:
    The trial app was formerly called "Build Agent" and has been renamed to "Build Agent (Trial)."

    Procedure

    1. From the Now Assist for Creator application page on the ServiceNow Store, select Buy.
    2. After approval has been granted, on your instance, navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.
    3. Using the search bar, search for the Now Assist for Creator application (sn_now_creator).
    4. Select Install.
    5. Enable the Build Agent skill:
      1. Navigate to Admin > Now Assist Admin.
      2. Go to the Now Assist Skills tab and select Creator.

        Build Agent is listed as Now Assist for Creator skills.
      3. Select Turn on to enable the skill.
      The skill is enabled for all users.