##  [Managing the App catalog](/docs/managing-app-catalog) 

## Introduction to the App catalog

The *App catalog* is a curated marketplace where users can find apps developed by Ansys, partners, and third-party contributors to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and extend simulation capabilities.

Users and publishers can use the *App submenu* within the *App Catalog* and the app details page to find critical support and policy-related information (e.g., *Terms & Conditions*, *FAQs* and *Publisher Help*).

![The app catalog](/sites/default/files/inline-images/app_store_catalog_overview.webp)

*Elements of the App Catalog*

![The app submenu](/sites/default/files/inline-images/app_submenu_app_page_overview.webp)

*Location of the App submenu on the app details page*

Users can filter apps using the following options:

- *Search bar* - Filter by app name
- *Publisher* - Select from the drop-down list
- *Supported Ansys version* - Choose a compatible version
- *Required Product* - Filter by necessary Ansys product
- *Price* - Sort by cost category
- *App status* - Filter to see only Verified apps or All apps

**Good to know:** *Publisher*, *Required Product*, and *Compatible Ansys releases* are mandatory fields that need to be filled out during [**app creation**](/docs/creating-ansys-apps).

Users can access *Ansys app* documentation pages via *Apps* cards.

An **App card** consists of:

- *App name* ,
- *App icon*,
- *Supported Ansys versions,*
- *Required Product,*
- *Publisher name and logo*,
- *description*,
- *price*,
- an optional *Verified* banner (this banner is added by admin after necessary checks)

![Elements of an app card](/sites/default/files/inline-images/app_store_card_overview.webp)

*The elements of an App card*

By default, two cards are in the same row, and a maximum of eight cards are visible on one page. After the 8th card, a pager helps users navigate between the pages.

*Ansys app* documentation consist of:

- An *App card* section that contains: 
    - *Additional pricing information* (e.g., 1 year lease fee), if it exists,
    - A *Download* or a *Buy Now* button that redirect users to the license page.
- An *App Description* section, which can provide more information about the application.
- A *Key Benefits* section, that can highlight the benefits of using the application.
- A *Use Cases* section, where the most common uses cases can be presented.
- An *Images* section, where additional supplementary images can be uploaded.
- A *Video* section, where an additional supplementary video can be uploaded.
- A *Versions* section that displays the *Latest version* along with the three most recent *Previous versions.*

![An Ansys app page](/sites/default/files/inline-images/ansys_app_page_overview.webp)

*The elements of an Ansys App*

*Ansys App editors* can manage *Ansys Apps* through the *Publisher Apps* tab that can be accessed through their profile page. [They can also update their *Publisher* details here](/docs/updating-publisher-details).

![Publisher details](/sites/default/files/inline-images/ansys_app_editor_profile.webp)

  
On the *Publisher Apps* tab, *Ansys App editors* can access every app created within their *Publisher* group.

![A list of publisher apps](/sites/default/files/inline-images/ansys_app_editor_publisher_apps.webp)