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

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    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build or modify applications

ft:clusterId :

    - cadev

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    - cadev

workflow :

    - Development, Data, and Analytics


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# Configure

# Build Agent configuration {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 3, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Build Agent connects your instance to AI-powered design workflows. Set up the required application and MCP server connections to start using it.  
Note:  
Build Agent is enabled by default to create apps with AI, for example in ServiceNow Studio. To use other ServiceNow Otto 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](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2W4GKBu4UbFlr4YDQV95sg "By default, ServiceNow Studio uses Build Agent to create apps with AI. To use the app generation skill instead, disable the Build Agent setting in your ServiceNow Studio preferences.").  
Configuring Build Agent involves several sequential steps:

* Installing the ServiceNow Otto for Creator application from the ServiceNow Store (Check your entitlements to determine whether you have access to this application.)
* Activating the required plugins for your version
* Establishing MCP server connections
* Enabling additional settings, such as for tests and custom instructions

{#configure-build-agent__ul_hny_b4c_cjc}Complete these steps to verify that all dependencies and integrations are in place before using Build Agent.
* **[Install Build Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EROeC9~Du7I~voFiDV8Z~w)**   
  For the Premium version of Build Agent, install the ServiceNow Otto for Creator application from the ServiceNow Store.
* **[Build Agent plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zaPuCoNKO5Bb6AaYC4QEPA)**   
  Plugins are required for Build Agent, and vary by version.
* **[Connect Build Agent to a supported MCP server](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/a7jVLFOgqGPLT0iMDDiSRQ)**   
  Connect a supported MCP server to Build Agent to access external tools and resources in the chat panel when building and editing apps.
* **[Configure custom skills and rules](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LtRpDHZkp~kmMTLlM624KQ)**   
  Create and manage custom skills and rules, or instructions to control how Build Agent behaves during a session. Rules are preloaded into every session automatically. Skills are available on demand when you or the agent invokes them by name.
* **[Configure auto test prompting and UI tests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Y1XiUOmFl7cYKVX2AA1s5A)**   
  Configure test settings to enable automatic test prompting and execution of UI tests in Build Agent.
* **[Configure web search](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0LA4FraiP1NHy15iAOdmDg)**   
  Enable the web search tool so that Build Agent can search the public web and retrieve relevant information when responding to queries.