--- 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 user interface # ServiceNow Studio user interface {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 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 user interface ServiceNow Studio provides a unified interface for building, managing, and deploying applications within the ServiceNow platform. It is designed to support developers and administrators by streamlining application lifecycle tasks and customizing workflows. Access to ServiceNow Studio requires an admin or delegateddeveloper role with permissions for at least one application. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Home Page:** Central access point to all Studio tools and services. * **Navigator Panel:** Displays all apps, files, collections, and recently opened items. Features filter and sort capabilities, and allows opening lists directly in the platform view. * **Navigator Panel Tools:** * Open/Hide Navigator panel to expand or collapse. * Explorer to create workspaces and work in source code. * Changes section for source control change tracking. * Search to find files, apps, metadata, or tools across scopes. * Create button to initiate new apps or files. * Apps view to list all applications. * File Categories for organizing and filtering files and metadata. * Collections for managing bookmarks, files, and apps. * Recent files for quick access to recently opened items. * **User Preferences:** Options to switch between light and dark themes and to select Build Agent as the default AI-assisted app generation tool. * **Toolbar:** Provides navigation to Home, Tools, and Deployment pages. * **Home:** Main landing page with access to Navigator and resources. * **Tools:** Documentation and access to integrated development tools. * **Deployment:** Lists update sets, applications, and deployment requests. * **Create Button:** Facilitates creation of new apps, app files, or importing apps from source control. * **Resources Section:** Links to ServiceNow Community, App Gallery, Script Debugger, and product documentation for Studio and Creator Studio. ## Managing Scope and Update Sets When working within an app or file, the status bar displays the current application scope and the associated update set. Users can change or create new update sets directly within the interface by selecting the default update set and choosing a different one. Additionally, users can view all updates linked to the current update set to manage changes effectively. Use the ServiceNow Studio interface to build, manage, and deploy applications --- and customize the interface to match your workflow. ServiceNow Studio is a single interface for building, managing, and deploying applications. Access requires an admin or delegated_developer role with access to at least one application. ## What is on the ServiceNow Studio home page? {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__section_a35_2sk_dcc} The home page provides access to all tools and services in ServiceNow Studio. * The Navigator panel shows all your apps, files, collections, and recently opened files. Filter or sort the lists, or select Open list to open any list in the platform view.{#servicenow-studio-user-interface__table_kzc_tgl_dcc__entry__3} | Icon | Navigation item | Description | |-|-|-| | ![]() | Open/Hide Navigator panel | Expand or collapse the Navigator panel. | | ![]() | Explorer | Create workspaces and work on apps in source code. | | ![]() | Changes | View changes associated with source control. | | ![]() | Search | Search for any file, app, metadata, or tool in any scope on the platform. | | ![]() | Create | Create an app or file. | | ![]() | Apps | View all apps. | | ![]() | File Categories | View, sort, and filter all files and metadata. | | ![]() | Collections | Access organized collections of bookmarks, files, and apps. | | ![]() | Recent | Access recently opened files. | [Table 1. Navigator panel tools] {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__table_kzc_tgl_dcc} * The user preferences menu provides access to ServiceNow Studio preferences, where you can select light or dark theme and choose whether you want to use Build Agent as your default AI-assisted app generation tool. * The toolbar provides access to the home page, Tools page, and Deployment.![ServiceNow Studio tool bar]() {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__table_xgp_dvl_dcc__entry__2} | Page | Description | |-|-| | Home | Main landing page for ServiceNow Studio. Access the Navigator panel, recently opened files and apps, and other tools and resources. | | Tools | Access documentation for the tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio. For more information, see [Integrated development tools for ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kBicP~fcJraRTxChFvWvRg "Use the development tools in ServiceNow Studio to build apps, flows, tables, forms, and more — all without leaving the platform."). | | Deployment | See lists of update sets, applications, and deployment requests on the Deployment page. For more information, see [App deployment in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0juCBUlA7qVInwNjjfXV3w "Deploy applications from ServiceNow Studio using several methods, including using deployment requests to move application and global file changes across instances. Deployment options depend on organizational preference and standards."). | [Table 2. Toolbar] {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__table_xgp_dvl_dcc} * Use the Create button to create apps and app files or import a new app from source control. * The Resources section at the bottom of the home page links to the ServiceNow Community site, the App Gallery, and the Script Debugger tool. It also provides access to product documentation for ServiceNow Studio and Creator Studio applications. {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__ul_mtj_3yk_dcc} ## How do I view the scope and update set? {#servicenow-studio-user-interface__section_nfq_ldr_tcc} When you have an app or file open, the status bar shows the current scope and the update set associated with the application. To change the update set or create a new one, open the default update set and select a different one directly within the app. To see all updates associated with the current update set, select View update set. For more information, see [Update sets in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3D67oYZeddJjkctz2Msjbw "Use update sets in ServiceNow Studio to group configuration changes and move them as a unit to other instances for testing or deployment.").