--- sourceDocument: Xanadu ServiceNow AI Platform Administration sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/xanadu/platform-administration Release : - xanadu ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Xanadu ServiceNow AI Platform Administration ft:clusterId : - platadm bundleId : - platadm workflow : - Platform --- # Explore # Exploring Application Manager {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Xanadu * * Updated July 31, 2025 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Application Manager provides admins the ability to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for their instance. ## Application Manager overview {#exploring-application-manager__section_xfj_jn5_5zb} ServiceNow AI Platform administrators can access the Application Manager by navigating to AdminApplication Manager. The Application Manager main page includes three main tabs: Available for you, Updates, and Installed. ## Application Manager users {#exploring-application-manager__cf-exploring-parent-users} {#exploring-application-manager__table_jkp_fqb_qgc__entry__2} | User | Description | |-|-| | Instance admin | Install, update, uninstall, and repair applications and plugins for their instances as needed. | [Table 1. Users] {#exploring-application-manager__table_jkp_fqb_qgc} ## Application Manager workflow {#exploring-application-manager__cf-exploring-parent-workflow} 1. Install applications and plugins with the Application Manager. You can install applications and plugins that are included in your license, or install applications that have been procured from the ServiceNow Store. 2. Update applications and plugins as new versions become available to get the latest features. 3. If you no longer need an installed application, you can sometimes uninstall it using the Application Manager. Not all applications can be uninstalled. 4. If an application or plugin has been corrupted or accidentally changed, you can use the Application Manager to repair it. {#exploring-application-manager__cf-exploring-parent-workflow-ol} ## Application Manager benefits {#exploring-application-manager__cf-exploring-parent-benefits} {#exploring-application-manager__table_mkp_fqb_qgc__entry__3} | Benefit | Feature | Users | |-|-|-| | Install any application or plugin included in your license, or any application obtained through the ServiceNow Store. | [Install applications and plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/M9wuXJv_~7OSTDtpfFcYgA "Install, update, or schedule multiple application installations to your instance using the Application Manager.") | Administrators | | Update installed applications and plugins to get access to the latest features. | [Update applications and plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mlUEDi2ecXwSWWq8CkHhDA "Update your installed applications when new versions are available to get the latest features. You can update most applications to more recent versions directly from the Application Manager, without returning to the ServiceNow Store.") | Administrators | | Repair applications and plugins to return them to their original state if accidental changes occur. | [Repair applications and plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZnVZOjmyMoBtkUD9Ly9hCg "Repairing an application or plugin returns it to its original state without needing to uninstall and reinstall it manually. Repairing applications or plugins can help resolve issues related to accidental modifications or corrupted files.") | Administrators | | View all applications and plugins available to install and complete the installation process. This includes applications and plugins included in your license and applications obtained from the ServiceNow Store. | [View all available applications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pbFy7oi3zLHDvp8Qq1FSKQ "The Available for you tab displays all applications and plugins that are ready for you to install in one place.") | Administrators | | Review a list of all installed applications and plugins that can be updated to a newer version and complete the update process. | [View applications and plugins with available updates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UPhQDQWt~gMesvg5nFd0uw "You can check whether updates are available for installed applications and plugins at any time.") | Administrators | | View a list of all applications and plugins that have been installed on your ServiceNow AI Platform instance. Select an application or plugin from the list to display its description and technical details. | [View all installed applications and plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/irqXvMNdZvO9Ugb~~HW~~g "You can view all installed applications and plugins from one place in the Application Manager.") | Administrators | | View the description and technical details of any available or installed application or plugin. Technical details include dependencies and system requirements. Any options to update, uninstall, or repair the application or plugin are also included. | [View technical details of available or installed applications and plugins](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lQViMCv5nmBJokXxNrL8Eg "The details page in the Application Manager displays key information about applications, plugins, or products that are installed or available to install.") | Administrators | | Access an overview of recent and upcoming Application Manager activity, including installations, updates, scheduled jobs, and errors. | [View the Activity log](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4f8DNscrSoCb69EyVs7RGA "The Activity log displays recent and upcoming Application Manager activity for quick reference.") | Administrators | [Table 2. Application Manager benefits] {#exploring-application-manager__table_mkp_fqb_qgc} ## What to explore next {#exploring-application-manager__cf-exploring-parent-links} To learn more about configuring and using Application Manager, see: * [Configuring Application Manager](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Fv0xg2UaVt7bb3qTk4S4kQ "Set up and configure Application Manager.") * [Installing applications, plugins, and products](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZrqZootzf~6zYVR4Udsn8A "Application Manager enables you to install any applications, plugins, or products that are included in your license or that have been procured from the ServiceNow Store.") * [Updating applications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mlUEDi2ecXwSWWq8CkHhDA "Update your installed applications when new versions are available to get the latest features. You can update most applications to more recent versions directly from the Application Manager, without returning to the ServiceNow Store.") * [Uninstalling applications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LKlVVkfo53UIv4n1xRsi3g "Application Manager can be used to uninstall applications that are no longer in use on your instance.") * [Repairing applications and plugins with Application Manager](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZnVZOjmyMoBtkUD9Ly9hCg "Repairing an application or plugin returns it to its original state without needing to uninstall and reinstall it manually. Repairing applications or plugins can help resolve issues related to accidental modifications or corrupted files.") {#exploring-application-manager__ul_nkp_fqb_qgc} *[\>]: and then