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Catalog

The DIAL Catalog is the central hub where users discover and launch all models, agents, toolsets, skills, and prompts available in a DIAL environment. This page explains what the Catalog is, how it fits into the platform, and how the SaaS and On-Prem editions differ. For step-by-step instructions on using the Catalog as an end user, see the Chat User Guide.

The DIAL Catalog, with Your Favorites and the Browse section

What the Catalog provides​

The Catalog serves three roles:

  • Discovery — a single entry point for all AI assets in your organization. Users browse, search, and launch models and applications without needing to know deployment details.
  • Collaboration — users can share applications with colleagues, granting either editing rights or use-only permissions. Published applications go through an approval workflow before becoming available to the wider organization.
  • Development studio — agent builders such as Quick Apps and Code Apps let users create applications using low-code and no-code wizards directly from the Catalog. Pre-built agents can be used as building blocks in new applications.

SaaS vs On-Prem editions​

CapabilitySaaSOn-Prem
Browse and launch models and applicationsYesYes
Share applications with colleaguesYesYes
Publish applications to the organizationVerified and approved by administratorsControlled by the organization's own approval workflow
Agent builders (Quick Apps, Code Apps)AvailableAvailable
Hosting and infrastructureManaged by DIALManaged by the organization

In the SaaS edition, only applications verified and approved by administrators get published. This ensures security and safety for all users. In the On-Prem edition, organizations control the approval process and can customize it to their governance requirements.

How publishing works​

  1. A developer or user creates an application in the Catalog.
  2. They share it with colleagues for feedback or publish it to a wider audience.
  3. Published applications enter an approval queue visible to administrators in DIAL Admin. See Publications and review.
  4. After approval, the application appears in the Catalog for all permitted users.

The permissions model integrates with the organization's identity provider. Access to specific applications can be scoped by role, team, or individual.

Further reading​