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# Add details

# Add details to desktop actions in AI Desktop Actions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add desktop action details, such as name, description, and associated applications, and review inputs and outputs.

## Before you begin

* Capture your automation steps. For more information, see [Automate repetitive tasks by auto-capturing steps in AI Desktop Actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WtTq1gWDHHfpG2wHOQG4Cw "Create desktop actions by auto-capturing steps to automate repetitive tasks in AI Desktop Actions. You can save the steps that you perform on the application elements as a reusable desktop action of type on-screen task.") or [Extend a desktop action by manually capturing steps in AI Desktop Actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/I9fWp9dSATSwl7yS7jB2~Q "Extend the automation logic in a desktop action by manually capturing steps in AI Desktop Actions.").
* Configure the properties for screens, anchors, and steps. For more information, see [Screen, anchor, and step properties in AI Desktop Actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dSXSRZZenXx3T6SkN4PdEQ "Learn about the properties of screens, anchors, and steps. There are multiple types of steps and each step type has distinct properties. You can update the properties to modify the behavior of the steps.").

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Role required: sn_aia.admin

## Procedure

1. In the Design workspace, select the Details tab.  
2. **Optional:** In the Desktop action details section, edit the name of the desktop action.  
   The description in the Action description field is auto-filled when you select the Record with AI option and an AI badge appears.
3. **Optional:** In the Application list, select the applications you want to automate.  
   The list displays the applications available on the ServiceNow instance. If an application isn't listed, you can add it by selecting the Add icon ![]().
4. In the Input and output parameters section, review the parameters related to steps for each screen.
5. Select Save.  
   You can save the desktop action after all the required fields are configured.

## What to do next

Test and activate the desktop action so that it's available as a tool in the AI Agent Studio. You can add this tool to the AI agents that execute desktop actions in your desktop environment. For more information, see [Test and activate a desktop action in AI Desktop Actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TyomdOuatqEyyW~mM3ZA8g "Test the desktop action and then activate it so that it’s available as a tool in the AI Agent Studio. You can add this tool to the AI agents that execute desktop actions in your desktop environment.").