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sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/application-development

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    - australia

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ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build or modify applications

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# Add a workspace

# Add a workspace to a custom application with app generation {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated July 28, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add a workspace to a custom application by asking ServiceNow Otto®. Describe what you want in the workspace, or ask ServiceNow Otto® for recommendations.

## Before you begin

Starting with the Australia release, app generation is being prepared for future deprecation. It will be hidden and no longer activated on new instances but will continue to be supported. Build Agent provides the latest experience for this functionality. For more information, see [Build Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uPGWJkjDyp1tG_cmu3eF3Q "Use Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent, for creating and updating ServiceNow applications. You can also ask Build Agent general ServiceNow development questions.").  
Role required: now_assist_panel_user  
Note:  
If you have users that only need to edit (not create) apps, they can be assigned the delegated_developer or now_assist_panel_user roles.

To add a workspace to an application using the app generation skill, enable the ServiceNow Otto for Creator experience generation skill. For more information, see [Create an AI-generated experience](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/dLyvPiuX1uEBFzmfoSWj5w#generate-ui "Use ServiceNow Otto in UI Builder to generate a multi-page experience from a natural language description of what you want to build.").

## About this task

Use the app generation skill to add a workspace to a custom application while creating or updating it. Specify what you want in the workspace, or ask ServiceNow Otto® for recommendations.  
Note:  
These steps describe how to add a workspace to an existing application. The process for adding a workspace during application creation is similar.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to App EngineServiceNow Studio.
2. Select the ServiceNow Otto® icon.  
   ![ServiceNow Otto highlighted in banner.]()
3. In the ServiceNow Otto® panel, select Update an app.
4. Select the application to edit.
5. Select Submit.
6. Start a conversation and ask for a workspace.
7. Specify what you want in the workspace, or ask for suggestions.  
   ServiceNow Otto® can suggest a variety of elements to include in a workspace.
8. Continue the conversation until the workspace contains what you need.
9. Preview and save the application to view the workspace.  
   For more information, see [Review and edit applications built using app generation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eVBTEVdNFO1H14NSynemkw "After app generation creates an application, review and modify it in ServiceNow Studio to verify accuracy and extend functionality.").

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