Does the Package [sys_package] table record all installed plugins, products, etc.?

[bonsai]

I am checking the impact of functions that will be discontinued during an upgrade, etc.

I am thinking of checking whether plugins or flows are installed when they are discontinued.
In that case, would it be okay to look at the package [sys_package] table?

[Bhuvan · Accepted solution]

@bonsai 

Yes, your understanding is correct.

Refer below thread that answers all your questions,

https://www.servicenow.com/community/servicenow-ai-platform-forum/what-does-the-sys-package-table-st...

If this helped to answer your query, please mark it helpful & accept the solution.

Thanks,

Bhuvan

[Bhuvan · Accepted solution]

@bonsai 

Yes, your understanding is correct.

Refer below thread that answers all your questions,

https://www.servicenow.com/community/servicenow-ai-platform-forum/what-does-the-sys-package-table-st...

If this helped to answer your query, please mark it helpful & accept the solution.

Thanks,

Bhuvan

[Shashank_Jain · Accepted solution]

@bonsai ,

sys_package :

• Shows apps and packages installed (like ServiceNow Store apps or custom scoped apps).

• Every table, script, etc. belongs to a package → that info comes from sys_package.

• Use this when you want to check scoped apps / Store apps.
   It does not list all plugins.

v_plugin :

• Shows classic plugins (like Incident, Change, Discovery, Event Mgmt).

• Tells you if a plugin is available and whether it’s active or not.

• This is the table to check for core ServiceNow plugins.

Key point

• sys_package = Store apps / scoped apps

• v_plugin = Classic plugins

• To see everything installed, you need to check both tables.

Hope it helps!