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sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/application-development

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    - australia

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    - en-US

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    - Australia Build or modify applications

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    - Development, Data, and Analytics


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# Reference

# App generation reference {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated July 28, 2026  
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Use these reference topics to look up configuration properties, roles, and related details for app generation.

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.").
* **[App generation roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jDSVJnb2_QNgFEP12UYQZQ#sns-na-app-gen-roles)**   
  Assign the correct role before using the ServiceNow Otto for Creator app generation skill. The role you need depends on whether you are creating or editing an application.
* **[App generation supported metadata](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4u2PCXr98uSpyKaKnghaaQ)**   
  App generation creates seven metadata types, including tables, roles, and record producers. Use this reference to understand what each metadata type does and how app generation uses it.
* **[App generation supported field types](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8uj5JbTBVVe1knWe0OKuDA)**   
  App generation supports nine field types, including choice, reference, and string. Use this list to confirm which field types are available when generating an application.