--- 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 --- # Exploring Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio # Exploring Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2025 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Exploring Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio Now Assist for app generation enables ServiceNow customers to create applications through natural language conversations with generative AI within ServiceNow Studio. By describing business processes and app requirements conversationally, users can rapidly develop basic applications tailored to their organizational needs, which can then be customized further. Show full answer Show less This feature supports multiple AI model providers including Now LLM Service, Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude on AWS. Configuration of available AI options is managed via AI Control Tower and AI Admin Hub consoles. ## Key Features * **Conversational App Creation:** Engage in a back-and-forth dialogue to specify objectives, users, workflows, and experiences, enabling a refined app design process. * **App Preview and Refinement:** Receive a summary of app requirements and preview the app during development; continue editing through conversation before final generation. * **Automated App Generation:** Automatically create application components including tables, roles, ACLs, and record producers. * **Workspace and Flow Integration:** From Yokohama Patch 3 onward, users can add workspaces and flows to applications during the conversation, enhancing app capabilities. * **Role-Based Access:** Specific roles are required to use Now Assist features, such as now.assist.creator, nowassistpaneluser, admin, sngappcreator.appcreator, delegated developer, and flowdesigner for certain functions. * **Verification and Customization:** After generation, apps can be reviewed and modified in ServiceNow Studio, allowing extension with automation, business rules, and scripts. * **AI Indicator:** Applications created with Now Assist display an AI indicator for easy identification on the Studio home page and application details tab. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * **Accelerated Development:** Quickly create functional applications by describing needs in natural language, reducing initial development time. * **Improved Collaboration:** Conversational refinement allows developers and stakeholders to iteratively clarify app requirements. * **Enhanced Productivity:** Streamlined editing and updating of existing applications using AI assistance. * **Flexible AI Model Usage:** Choose from multiple AI providers to best fit organizational preferences and compliance requirements. ## Roles and Permissions To utilize Now Assist for app generation, ensure the following roles are assigned: * **Creation:** now.assist.creator, nowassistpaneluser, and either admin or sngappcreator.appcreator roles. * **Editing Existing Apps:** delegated developer role with assignment to the app. * **Adding Workspaces:** Activation of the Now Assist Experience Generation skill. * **Adding Flows:** Activation of the Now Assist Flow Generation skill and flowdesigner role. ## Usage Workflow 1. **Conversation:** Define app requirements via natural language dialogue. 2. **Refinement:** Review summaries and preview the app, iteratively refining requirements. 3. **App Generation:** Generate the app and components automatically. 4. **Verification:** Validate and customize the generated app in ServiceNow Studio. With Now Assist for app generation, you can create applications through conversations with generative AI. ## Now Assist for app generation overview {#sns-exploring-now-assist-gen__section_i2x_ybz_ddc} Create applications through a natural conversation with generative AI. Describe your business process and engage in a back-and-forth conversation with Now Assist for app generation to develop an application for your organization. With this feature, your organization can expedite the initial development of a basic app that can then be customized. In the Yokohama Patch 6 (August 2025) release: You can use Now LLM Service, Now LLM Long Term Stable models (LTS), Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini or Anthropic Claude on AWS as the AI model provider for all Now Assist skills and AI agents. Use the Configuration Controls in [AI Control Tower](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-model-providers&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US) to define which options are available, then set the skill-level preferences in the [AI Admin Hub console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-large-language-models&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). For more information, see [Large language models on the ServiceNow AI Platform®](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). In the Yokohama Patch 3 (May 2025) release: * Add a workspace and flows to an application during the conversation with Now Assist for app generation. * Both Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI are supported. For more information, see [Manage large language models](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-large-language-models&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). {#sns-exploring-now-assist-gen__ul_erg_3bh_52c} * To use Now Assist, you must have the now.assist.creator role and the now_assist_panel_user role. * To create an application with Now Assist for app generation, you must have the admin role or the sn_g_app_creator.app_creator role. * To edit (not create) an application with Now Assist for app generation, you can have the delegated developer role and be assigned to the application. * To add a workspace to an application in Now Assist for app generation, the Now Assist Experience Generation skill must be active. For more information, see [Experience generation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/XKz3lid6mJrumP07pMF5bw "Use experience generation to create a multi-page experience using natural language with Now Assist."). * To add a flow to an application in Now Assist for app generation, the Now Assist Flow Generation skill must be active and you must have a flow_designer role. {#sns-exploring-now-assist-gen__ul_nrs_csy_12c} Figure 1. Now Assist for app generation workflow Conversation : Chat with Now Assist for app generation to specify the business processes that you want in the application, including the details about the objectives, users, workflows, and experiences. Refinement (generate app requirements and preview) : Now Assist for app generation provides a summary of the application requirements based on the information collected during the conversation. Preview the application and check that it's accurate. If you want to make changes, stay in the conversation and keep editing. Now Assist for app generation continues to update the preview tab based on your comments and provides summaries until you choose to proceed with generating the application. App generation : Now Assist for app generation creates the application and associated components, including the tables, roles, access control lists (ACLs), and record producers. : In the Yokohama Patch 3 (May 2025) release, a workspace and flows can be added and generated with the application. Verification : In ServiceNow Studio, verify everything that is generated. Modify the app to make it suit your organization's needs. For example, app functionality can be extended by adding automation, script includes, business rules, and other features. On the ServiceNow Studio home page and on the application details tab, any apps created with Now Assist for app generation display the AI indicator. ## App generation benefits {#sns-exploring-now-assist-gen__table_jb2_fpz_51c__entry__3} | Benefit | Feature | Users | |-|-|-| | Quickly create applications by describing what you need using natural language. | [General guidelines for using Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IAFNtVQ396Sd8KwmnrWsIA "Learn general guidelines for using Now Assist for app generation to create applications with help from generative AI.") | Developer | | Refine the details of your application through conversation with Now Assist for app generation. | [Generate apps with Now Assist for ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/U0pyhkLkE5zqJgIH~HuEUQ "Have a conversation with the Now Assist for app generation to start building applications.") | Developer | | Edit existing applications faster using Now Assist for app generation. | [Review and edit applications using Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_qIgq0fZ1yUmsCU4~W1Odw "Use Now Assist for app generation to review and modify applications in the ServiceNow Studio development environment.") | Developer | [ ] {#sns-exploring-now-assist-gen__table_jb2_fpz_51c} * **[General guidelines for using Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IAFNtVQ396Sd8KwmnrWsIA)** Learn general guidelines for using Now Assist for app generation to create applications with help from generative AI.