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# Create a new experience

# Create a new experience {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 2, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Develop ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code experiences from scratch.

## About this task

This procedure describes how to create net new experiences. To create an experience that extends an existing application, see [Extend an existing experience](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hDL_pi0oLnna73_Q~7DqkQ "Create an experience that extends an existing experience on the ServiceNow AI Platform.").

## Before you begin

Role required: none  
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| Application | Version | Resources for more information |
|-|-|-|
| Visual Studio Code | 1.97 later | [Visual Studio Code updates](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_132) |
| Node.js | 24 or later | [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download) |
| pnpm | 10 or later | [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/installation) |
| ServiceNow SDK | 4.10 or later | [ServiceNow SDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@servicenow/sdk) |
| ServiceNow instance | * Australia Patch 5 or later * Zurich Patch 12 or later {#create-a-new-experience-servicenow-ai-experience-lab-for-vs-code__ul_xtl_bgb_dkc} | [Prepare your upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=rn-prepare-landing-page&version=australia&pubname=australia-release-notes&ft:locale=en-US) |
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to Visual Studio Code.
2. Select the ServiceNow ![]() icon in the side panel to open the ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension.
3. On the home page, select + New project.  
4. Select the instance that you want to deploy changes to.  
   During ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension setup, you connect to the instance that contains the files you want to access and where you want to preview and deploy changes. For more information or to connect another instance, see [Connect ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension to an instance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tSwchmYldL~8XfKzTeOysg "Connect the ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension to your ServiceNow instance to access instance files, deploy changes, and preview your work.").
5. Select the location where you want your want your project to live on your local drive.
6. Enter a name for your experience and then select the Enter key.
7. Enter a name for the folder for your experience and then select the Enter key.
8. From the list, select the option Standalone App.
9. Enter a name for your application scope and then select the Enter key.  
   ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension scaffolds your experience. Once created, Visual Studio Code reloads with your experience files loaded.

## Result

Your new experience is created. Inside your experience, you can see sample pages, widgets, and other ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code experience metadata.

## What to do next

Start creating pages and widgets within your experience. For more information, see [Create a page](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CwPvz5EeUz0TuoXXE43INQ "Create a page using the ServiceNow Lux Lab for VS Code extension to create tailored experiences.").