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# Create a skill

# Create a skill {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a custom skill for Now Assist. Creating a custom skill enables you to have greater flexibility with Now Assist's generative AI capabilities.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_skill_builder.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllNow Assist Skill KitHome.
2. Select Create new skill.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-new-skill__table_chg_qth_lcc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Skill name | A name for the skill. |
   | Description | A description of the skill. |
   | Default provider | Available providers: * Now LLM Service * External LLM * Spokes * Custom LLMFor more information on setting up a custom large language model (LLM), see [Configure a generic large language model (LLM) connector](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3dx9tHNZ8FYMXn~LU7oUuA "Connect an external LLM to the ServiceNow AI Platform by using a generic LLM connector. With a connector, you can write your own prompts to send to the LLM and create your own generative AI capabilities.") {#create-new-skill__ul_oxt_tth_lcc} {#create-new-skill__ul_nxt_tth_lcc} Available prebuilt spokes that enable you to connect with an external LLM: * Microsoft Azure OpenAI Generative AI Spoke * OpenAI Generative AI Spoke * Aleph Alpha * WatsonX * Google Gemini (MakerSuite and Vertex AI) {#create-new-skill__ul_jss_vth_lcc} Note: The spokes don't consume Integration Hub transactions. The spokes consume assists. |
   | Provider API | The provider of the API for your chosen LLM. |
   [Table 1. New skill form]

   {#create-new-skill__table_chg_qth_lcc}
4. Select Create skill.

## What to do next

After you create the skill, you must configure it. To learn more about configuring a skill, see [Configure a skill prompt](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3JQb~5g08H2NOYxq1~HJ_g "Configure your skill prompt to set the model that is used and the randomness and creativity of the response.").

If you don't need to set any configurations for your skill, you can create your skill prompt. To learn more about creating a prompt, see [Create a prompt](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SSDxFo5kFjul3UUz8IhhyA "After you create a custom skill, create a prompt. Creating a prompt enables you to choose what skill inputs to use, as well as the type of tool.").
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a prompt](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SSDxFo5kFjul3UUz8IhhyA "After you create a custom skill, create a prompt. Creating a prompt enables you to choose what skill inputs to use, as well as the type of tool.")
* [Use prompt assistance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/KMGqZ4xZUtc~pn5I4D5rRg "Use prompt assistance to get a jump start with your prompt development by selecting an example from the prompt library or using Now Assist to generate one.")
* [Test a prompt](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EJoQtcHIN9QQNOeyJDUOqA "After you create a prompt for your custom skill, test the prompt template before you finalize it. Testing the prompt verifies that you’re seeing the expected prompt results before it’s activated.")
* [Evaluate a prompt](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/glGDrdcc7l5jJujGS0cc7w "Use the Now Assist Skill Kit evaluation tools to evaluate the effectiveness of your skill prompts.")
* [Finalize and publish a skill](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oH_qVLPPis~lX3b~cYn8kg "When you’re satisfied with your prompt, you can publish your custom skill. Publishing the skill enables a Now Assist admin to activate it.")
* [Activate a skill](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/T2gjqog3Sh_Wx4YnuTl2Qg "After you create and publish a custom skill, you must activate it in Now Assist Admin. Activating the skill enables you to trigger the skill within the UI.")
* [Call a custom skill from a script](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r4HF~4IcqlWpjdAIuA3rYA "You can use a script to call a custom skill.")

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