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## Overview

Moveworks entities help AI assistant in detecting key elements of user utterances (eg. software apps, hardware devices, locations, events & more), thereby powering downstream skills such as software provisioning, topics in EXI & AI assistant analytics, and more.

Entities are of two types:

* **Moveworks pre-defined entities:** Commonly used entities available to all customers. Eg. `Figma`, `Salesforce`, `Zoom`, and more
* **Custom entities:** Entities configured by admins for exclusive use within your organization – these represent internal applications and tools specific to your enterprise. Eg. `ExpenseIQ` (expense management system), `TimeOff` (PTO request tool), `EmployeeConnect` (HR self-service portal) and more

### What is Entity Catalog?

Entity Catalog serves as the repository of the custom entities within MW Setup. It enables admins to independently configure and manage their organizations' entities.

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  * Currently, only software application entities are supported in Entity Catalog
  * Moveworks pre-defined library of entities will be available soon in Entity Catalog
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### How to access Entity Catalog in Moveworks Setup?

Navigate to **MW Setup** > **Core Platform** section > **Entity Catalog** to access custom software entities. Admins can view, create, and modify these entities.

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### Read about configuring custom entities in this guide: [Configuring Custom Entities](/service-management/core-platform/entity-catalog/configuring-custom-entities)

## FAQs

**Q: What entity types are supported in Entity Catalog?**

**A:** Currently, only software entities can be configured and managed in Entity Catalog. More entity types will be supported in the future.

**Q: I want to delete entities I no longer use. How to do that?**

**A:** We do not support deleting entities at the moment, but it'll be available in the future.

**Q: Are my custom entities available to other Moveworks customers as well?**

**A:** No, the custom software entities created by admins are only available to them, and not to any other Moveworks customer.

**Q: Can I immediately start using software entities after creating them?**

**A:** Yes, software entities are available for use immediately after creation.

**Q: What is canonical name in Entity Catalog?**

**A:** Canonical name is the Moveworks ID created automatically to recognize entities in the backend.

**Q: What are Moveworks pre-defined entities?**

**A:** Moveworks creates and manages a comprehensive library of commonly used softwares to help admins get started with Entity Catalog. This curated collection receives regular updates to ensure optimal performance.

**Q: Can I add entities to the Moveworks pre-defined entities?**

**A:** No, admins cannot add entities to the pre-defined list as Moveworks manages them end-to-end.

**Q: How can I use Moveworks pre-defined entities?**

**A:** Admins can select and customize entities from the pre-defined library according to their specific organizational requirements.