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# Install Skills Foundation

# Install Skills Foundation {#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

You can install the Skills Foundation application (com.sn_skills_int) if you have the admin role.The application includes demo data and installs related ServiceNow® Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.

## Before you begin

* Ensure that the application and all of its associated ServiceNow Store applications have valid ServiceNow entitlements. For more information, see [Get entitlement for a ServiceNow
  product or application](https://store.servicenow.com/$appstore.do#!/store/help?article=KB0030186).
* Review the [Skills Intelligence](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/application/a02907e177211110fe0050f79a106105/5.0.0) application listing in the ServiceNow Store for information on dependencies, licensing or subscription requirements, and release compatibility.

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Role required: sn_skills_int.admin

## About this task

The following items are installed with Skills Foundation:

* Roles
* Tables

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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll.
2. Find the Skills Foundation application (com.sn_skills_int) using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the application by its name or ID. If you cannot find the application, you might have to request it from the ServiceNow Store.
3. Select a version from the list and select Install.  
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4. If you're prompted, follow the links to the ServiceNow Store to get any additional entitlements for dependencies.
5. **Optional:** If demo data is available and you want to install it, select the Load demo data check box.  
   Demo data comprises the sample records that describe application features for the common use cases. Load the demo data when you first install the application on a development or test instance.
6. Select Install.
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