--- sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/pt-BR/application-development Release : - australia ft:locale : - pt-BR ft:publication_title : - Australia Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # Working with applications # Working with applications in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1} * Versão de lançamento: Australia * * Atualizado 12 de mar. de 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 min. de leitura You can create, update, manage, publish, and delete applications in your instance all from ServiceNow Studio, depending on your permissions. ## What apps are in ServiceNow {#working-with-apps-in-servicenow-studio__section_khp_smc_4fc} A ServiceNow app is a package that performs a specific task for a specified group of users. Think of an app as a container with a set of rules around who can access and edit it. For example, ServiceNow apps can include an API, a table, a workspace, a form, a flow, or any combination of those things. Some applications may only contain a few files, and others could contain thousands of files. In ServiceNow Studio, you can create and work on different sized apps with a variety of file types, depending on your permissions. ## Creating a new application {#working-with-apps-in-servicenow-studio__section_cct_hqc_4fc} You can begin creating apps using either Create button on the ServiceNow Studio home page. For more information, see [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/B6Ny4VPFJrCGh5Upiytnxw#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio "Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio. After creating the foundations of your app, you can add data, automation, or many other types of app files using integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio."). ## Opening an existing application for the first time {#working-with-apps-in-servicenow-studio__id_xtm_tnd_4fc} The first time you open ServiceNow Studio, open your apps from the Navigator panel on the left side of the screen. You can search for the app or select it from the list. When you select an app, it opens the entire contents of the app in the Navigator panel, with all file types organized by category, such as Automation. Open the app in a new integrated tab by selecting App details. For more information about opening applications, see [Find an app or app file using the Navigator panel](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fsSYuh5cwiYHdkGtUqdJ6A "Use the Navigator panel in ServiceNow Studio to find and open an app or app file."). For more information on working with your application from App details, see [App details page](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nDeWZt~D25vS3FL~CIBPqw "The App details page for each application in ServiceNow Studio contains valuable information about your app. You can create new files, update app settings, and publish your app for deployment, among other things."). ## Opening apps for continued work {#working-with-apps-in-servicenow-studio__id_glx_snd_4fc} After the first time you've opened an app, it displays on the ServiceNow Studio home page in the Recently opened apps section. Recently opened files are also accessible from the home page. You can also access the Recent section of the Navigator panel to find apps and files you've worked on based on certain time periods. * **[Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/B6Ny4VPFJrCGh5Upiytnxw#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio)** Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio. After creating the foundations of your app, you can add data, automation, or many other types of app files using integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio. * **[Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZjeAwjSz4QBkyWvAtBamKQ)** Create an app file to define an aspect of how an application functions. For example, you could add a security file using ServiceNow Studio to define which users can access the app. * **[App details page](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nDeWZt~D25vS3FL~CIBPqw)** The App details page for each application in ServiceNow Studio contains valuable information about your app. You can create new files, update app settings, and publish your app for deployment, among other things. * **[Bookmark apps and app files in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/OYvkUs~jgAftPAS_pNDfyA)** Easily bookmark apps and app files from several locations for quick access in ServiceNow Studio. * **[Source control in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/p5AgwgYfTC4uCPsAUTI7gQ)** App developers working in ServiceNow Studio can manage their data repository in numerous ways using source control. * **[Preview an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5UQweZffK4CiDpJ1rRBp6g)** Preview files in ServiceNow Studio to make sure the finished product looks and functions how you want it to. Only files with a user interface can be previewed. * **[Find an app or app file using code search](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ekwp5fZdOIsz2KNV1F5_uA)** Find an app or app file using code search in ServiceNow Studio. Code search enables you to search through all applications and tables on your instance to find what you're looking for. * **[Delete an app from ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zSRrHmBYhcRnzR3ThexVCA)** Delete apps that are no longer needed from ServiceNow Studio.