Now Assist Skill Kit release notes

  • Release version: Store
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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  • Version history for the Now Assist Skill Kit application on the ServiceNow Store.

    Important:
    For details on system requirements and family compatibility, view the application listing on the ServiceNow Store website.

    Version history

    Version 8.0.5 - March 2026
    • New:
      • Voice Agent Evaluation
        • Evaluate ServiceNow voice agents at scale using transcripts and execution plans from historical runs.
        • Two default voice-specific evaluation judges: Task Completeness and Tool Choice.
        • Unified agent selection and results view within existing Agentic Evaluation workflows.
      • Enhanced User Experience – Agentic Evaluations
        • Streamlined onboarding to reduce the learning curve for new users.
        • Simplified setup workflows to accelerate evaluation configuration for all users.
      • Third-Party Model Support for Agentic Evaluation
        • Customers can select external models to power automated evaluations.
        • Enables alignment of judging behavior with organizational trust standards, preferences, and use-case requirements.
      • Model Versioning Enhancements
        • Structured upgrade process for model transitions.
        • Deprecation and retirement of older model versions instead of forced migrations.
      • AICT Integrations for BYOLLM Approval Flows
        • Formal approval flows for custom models.
        • Improved oversight and compliance for enterprise AI deployments.
      • Granular Admin Roles
        • The legacy broad Admin role is split into smaller, task-specific roles.
        • Introduction of a BYOLLM-specific admin role.
      • Structured Output Support
        • AI responses can be constrained to predefined JSON schemas.
        • Enables consistent parsing in agentic workflows and reduces ambiguity in downstream automation.
    Version 1.0.2 - August 2024
    Now Assist Skill Kit is a skill authoring tool designed for GenAI app developers. Now Assist Skill Kit empowers users to create custom skills that are not available in the standard out-of-the-box catalog or by configuring them. It provides a streamlined interface to a subset of advanced AI tools, enabling users to build sophisticated skills effortlessly.