--- 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 --- # ServiceNow Studio properties # ServiceNow Studio properties {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated May 29, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of ServiceNow Studio properties ServiceNow Studio properties allow you to configure system settings that control the behavior of ServiceNow Studio and delegated development deployment. These properties are managed through thesyspropertiestable and enable you to customize aspects ranging from UI elements to permissions and source code development preferences. Show full answer Show less ## Studio System Properties * **sndevstudio.servicenowstudiobanner.enable** : Controls the visibility of the banner for navigating to ServiceNow Studio from App Engine Studio or legacy Studio. Set to **false** to hide the banner; default is **true**. * **snsns.isappsummarizationdisabled** : When set to **true**, disables Now Assist app summary generation in ServiceNow Studio. This property is not included by default and requires manual creation. * **snudc.smallerappfilescountthreshold**: Defines the threshold for the number of files an app can contain to be treated as a "small app" in the file navigator. Small apps load all files at once; large apps load a subset initially. Thresholds differ for admins (≤2300 files) and delegated developers (≤1150 files). ## Delegated Development and Collaboration Properties These properties control the visibility of key permissions for delegated developers: * **com.snc.dd.manageupdatesetenabled** : Enables the "Manage Update Set" permission visibility. Default is **false**, so delegated developers cannot see update sets unless enabled. * **com.snc.dd.publishtoapprepoenabled** : Controls display of the "Publish To App Repo" permission. Enabled by default (**true**). * **com.snc.dd.publishtoappstoreenabled** : Controls display of the "Publish To App Store" permission. Enabled by default (**true**). * **com.snc.dd.publishtoupdatesetenabled** : Controls display of the "Publish To Update Set" permission. Disabled by default (**false**). * **com.snc.dd.upgradeappenabled** : Controls display of the "Upgrade App" permission. Enabled by default (**true**). ## Source Code Development Properties * **snglider.defaulttobundledsdk** : Determines whether the ServiceNow IDE uses the bundled SDK version (**true** ) or the latest SDK version (**false** ) when creating or converting applications. Default is **false**. * **snglider.enableide** : Enables or disables access to the ServiceNow IDE instance-wide. Default is **true**. * **snglider.fluentconvertenabled** : Enables conversion of existing applications not originally created with ServiceNow IDE or SDK to support source code development in the IDE. Default is **true**. * **snglider.git.attachment.extension.binary** : Allows customization of the file extension for binary attachment files in Git repositories, overriding the default `gitdata` extension. The custom extension must also be registered with the `glide.attachment.extensions` property and comply with MIME type validations. * **snglider.git.attachment.extension.text** : Allows customization of the file extension for text attachment files in Git repositories, overriding the default `txt` extension, with similar requirements as binary extensions. * **snglider.pinnedSdkVersion**: Specifies a fixed version of the ServiceNow SDK to use when creating or converting applications in the IDE. By default, the latest SDK version is used. ## Practical Benefits By managing these properties, ServiceNow customers can tailor Studio and IDE behavior to optimize developer experience, control delegated developer permissions securely, and manage application lifecycle processes effectively. Adjusting SDK versions and attachment handling supports flexible source control integration and application conversion workflows. Configure system properties to control ServiceNow Studio application behavior and delegated development deployment. Access ServiceNow Studio system properties by navigating to Allsys_properties.list. {#servicenow-studio-properties__table_ayv_sf2_dbc__entry__2} | System property | Description | |-|-| | sn_devstudio.servicenow_studio_banner.enable | Shows the banner for navigating to ServiceNow Studio from App Engine Studio or legacy Studio. Set to false to hide the banner. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * Location: System Properties \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_bhx_3vn_52c} | | sn_sns.is_app_summarization_disabled | This property is not included by default in the ServiceNow AI Platform. To disable Now Assist app summary generation in ServiceNow Studio, create a new property on the System Properties \[sys_properties\] table named sn_sns.is_app_summarization_disabled and set the value to true. | | sn_udc.smaller_app_files_count_threshold | Determines the number of files an app can contain and still be treated as a small app in the file navigator. Small apps load all files at once in the file navigator; large apps load a subset of the files on open. * Admin: Less than or equal to 2300 files * Delegated developer: Less than or equal to 1150 files {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_ky5_rrs_y2c} | [Table 1. System properties] {#servicenow-studio-properties__table_ayv_sf2_dbc} {#servicenow-studio-properties__table_pdk_ltt_bfc__entry__2} | Property | Description | |-|-| | com.snc.dd.manage_update_set_enabled | Enables or disables display of the Manage Update Set permission. Delegated developers cannot see the update sets list unless this property is set to true. * Type: true \| false * Default value: false * To enable the display of this permission, set this value to true. {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_ttf_13v_52c} | | com.snc.dd.publish_to_app_repo_enabled | Enables or disables display of the Publish To App Repo permission. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * To disable display of this permission, set this value to false. {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_bwl_23v_52c} | | com.snc.dd.publish_to_app_store_enabled | Enables or disables display of the Publish To App Store permission. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * To disable display of this permission, set this value to false. {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_scz_l3v_52c} | | com.snc.dd.publish_to_update_set_enabled | Enables or disables display of the Publish To Update Set permission. * Type: true \| false * Default value: false, which disables display of this permission. * To enable the display of this permission, set this value to true. {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_vsf_q3v_52c} | | com.snc.dd.upgrade_app_enabled | Enables or disables display of the Upgrade App permission. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * To disable display of this permission, set this value to false. {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_xws_rjv_52c} | [Table 2. Delegated Development and Collaboration properties] {#servicenow-studio-properties__table_pdk_ltt_bfc} {#servicenow-studio-properties__entry__22} | Property | Description | |-|-| | sn_glider.default_to_bundled_sdk | Specifies whether to use the bundled version or the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK when creating or converting applications in the ServiceNow IDE. If true, the version of the ServiceNow SDK that's bundled with a version of the ServiceNow IDE is used. If false, the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK is used. * Type: true \| false * Default value: false * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_dhz_thn_pfc} | | sn_glider.enable_ide | Enables access to the ServiceNow IDE. If false, access to the ServiceNow IDE is turned off across the instance. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_kl2_q3j_zdc} | | sn_glider.fluent_convert_enabled | Enables converting existing applications that weren't created with the ServiceNow IDE or ServiceNow SDK to support development in source code from the ServiceNow IDE. * Type: true \| false * Default value: true * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [Convert an application with the ServiceNow IDE](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4jxnTiYp8OIP2o4JSVXW7A "Convert an existing application to support development in source code with the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_erc_frq_xdc} | | sn_glider.git.attachment.extension.binary | Defines a custom extension for attachment files with binary content types (for example, application/octet-stream) to override the default gitdata extension. The custom extension that you specify with this property must also be specified with the glide.attachment.extensions system property. Note: If you reuse an existing extension, confirm that the value you set passes MIME type validations for binary types. * Type: string * Default value: gitdata * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [ServiceNow IDE MID Server User \[sn_glider.ide_git_user\]](zwkm76iWqHl5lLRxWtZeXg#servicenow-ide-role-1 "Assign administrator privileges to a MID server user to manage applications in source control from the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_o43_tsd_42c} | | sn_glider.git.attachment.extension.text | Defines a custom extension for attachment files with text content types (for example, text/plain) to override the default txt extension. The custom extension that you specify with this property must also be specified with the glide.attachment.extensions system property. Note: If you reuse an existing extension, confirm that the value you set passes MIME type validations for text types. * Type: string * Default value: txt * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table * Learn more: [ServiceNow IDE MID Server User \[sn_glider.ide_git_user\]](zwkm76iWqHl5lLRxWtZeXg#servicenow-ide-role-1 "Assign administrator privileges to a MID server user to manage applications in source control from the ServiceNow IDE.") {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_e5l_xsd_42c} | | sn_glider.pinnedSdkVersion | Specifies the version of the ServiceNow SDK to use when creating or converting applications in the ServiceNow IDE. * Type: string * Default value: The latest version of the ServiceNow SDK * Location: Add the property to the System Property \[sys_properties\] table {#servicenow-studio-properties__ul_jkm_svj_xgc} | [Table 3. Source code development properties] *[\>]: and then