API implementation and reference

Get started using ServiceNow APIs with guides, resources, and reference documentation.

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API implementation [Omitted image “bus-integration-and-apis.svg”] Alt text: Set up Web Services to access ServiceNow APIs.

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</td></tr></tbody> </table>## API implementation

Use web services to connect ServiceNow applications to other software applications.

This section includes information on the following:

• Useful server-side scripts for implementing functionality that is not available in the core system.

• Details on how to debug scripts

• Client scripting techniques and use cases, such as messages.

• Use web services to connect ServiceNow applications to other software applications.

API reference

Explore ServiceNow APIs that you can use to change functionalities and add features on the ServiceNow AI Platform.

This section includes references for the following:

• Client JavaScript APIs to control how the ServiceNow AI Platform functions and is displayed within the web browser.

• Server-side JavaScript APIs to modify and develop applications.

• REST APIs to access and update data on the ServiceNow AI Platform.

Developer guides

Set up or extend API configuration on the ServiceNow AI Platform for a ServiceNow product or API.