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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

workflow :

    - Development, Data, and Analytics


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# Configure

# Configuring the ServiceNow SDK {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Install or upgrade the ServiceNow SDK locally and get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code.
* **[Install the ServiceNow SDK in an application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tBtTOFEO_oXBU_jQ8Y_i2g)**   
  Install the ServiceNow software development kit (SDK) in a local application using Node Package Manager (npm).
* **[Upgrade the ServiceNow SDK](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YZape0UeE0ckx0RqE8kG3g)**   
  Upgrade to the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK for use with instances beginning with the Washington DC release.
* **[Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server in Visual Studio Code](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/g9f3Xl50o4H_r5OuXrRXyA)**   
  Get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code with the ServiceNow Fluent Language server.