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

 Release :

    - yokohama

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Yokohama Build or modify applications

ft:clusterId :

    - cadev

bundleId :

    - cadev

workflow :

    - Development, Data, and Analytics


---

# Upgrade the ServiceNow SDK

# Upgrade the ServiceNow SDK {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Upgrade to the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK for use with instances beginning with the Washington DC release.

## Before you begin

Your system must meet the following minimum requirements to use the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK:

* Node.js v20.18.0
* npm v8.19.3

{#upgrade-servicenow-sdk__ul_mgv_3f3_5bc}To install or upgrade Node.js or npm, see the [installation instructions](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v8/configuring-npm/install) on the npm website.

Role required: admin

## Procedure

Complete the following steps depending on whether you're updating a global installation of the ServiceNow SDK or the version used by an application.

| Option | Steps |
| Application package | 1. Open the package.json file for your application. 2. In the `devDependencies` object, update the versions of the `@servicenow/sdk` and `@servicenow/eslint-plugin-sdk-app-plugin` packages. For example: "devDependencies": { "@servicenow/sdk": "<version>", "@servicenow/glide": "26.0.1", "eslint": "8.50.0", "@servicenow/eslint-plugin-sdk-app-plugin": "<version>" } 3. Open a command-line tool on your system. 4. Change directories into the directory for your application using the `cd` command: cd <path/to/directory> 5. Enter the following command to verify the version of the ServiceNow SDK: now-sdk -v {#upgrade-servicenow-sdk__ol_zvk_cns_mgc} |
| Global package | 1. Open a command-line tool on your system. 2. Change directories into the directory for your application using the `cd` command: cd <path/to/directory> 3. Enter the following command to upgrade to the latest version of the ServiceNow SDK: npm update -g @servicenow/sdk 4. Enter the following command to verify the version of the ServiceNow SDK: now-sdk -v {#upgrade-servicenow-sdk__ol_lsy_mns_mgc} |
|-|-|

{#upgrade-servicenow-sdk__choicetable_q2z_4ms_mgc}

## What to do next

Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server to get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code. For more information, see [Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server in Visual Studio Code](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4HBLxMbmyUIZ0rf_WsuHQw "Get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code with the ServiceNow Fluent Language server.").

Use the ServiceNow SDK to authenticate to a ServiceNow instance. For more information, see [Authenticating to a ServiceNow instance with the ServiceNow SDK](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oAxrju~JtbI~hYPZoCERZQ "Authenticate to a ServiceNow instance and store user credentials for accessing the instance on your system with the ServiceNow SDK.").
**Related tasks**   

* [Install the ServiceNow SDK in an application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/k~gkz9vBFlqObVMDsORqdA "Install the ServiceNow software development kit (SDK) in a local application using Node Package Manager (npm).")
* [Install the ServiceNow Fluent Language server in Visual Studio Code](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4HBLxMbmyUIZ0rf_WsuHQw "Get language processing and validation for ServiceNow Fluent in Visual Studio Code with the ServiceNow Fluent Language server.")