--- sourceDocument: Brazil Workflow Data Fabric sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/integrate-applications Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Brazil Workflow Data Fabric ft:clusterId : - crint bundleId : - crint workflow : - Creator --- # Manage RPA plugins # Manage plugins in RPA Desktop Design Studio {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Install, update, or remove plugins to design automations while you're creating unattended and attended automation projects in RPA Desktop Design Studio. ## Before you begin Role required: none ## About this task An RPA plugin is a bundle of Windows library files that are consumed by the RPA Desktop Design Studio application. These plugins extend the capability of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) product. For instance, the Universal App Connector plugin enables the RPA application to automate tasks on a Google Chrome browser. Internet Explorer, Essential Connectors, Essential Toolkit, and Universal App Connector plugins are available in the RPA Desktop Design Studio project by default. Install, update, or remove all plugins from a RPA Desktop Design Studio project from the Plugin manager under the View tab or the Plugins node under Project Explorer in the RPA Desktop Design Studio. The following table lists the RPA plugins and their descriptions.{#install-plugins-rpa-studio__table_ljz_ttx_fgc__entry__2} | Plugin Name | Description | |-|-| | Internet Explorer | A connector that enables automating web applications inside Microsoft Internet Explorer. For more information about the IE connector, see [IE connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9kr46hRavcIqZXytiYRZbg "The Internet Explorer (IE) connector enables you to perform various actions on the IE browser, applications, and their screen elements on the browser. For example, you can execute a method to open a website. You perform the actions through the methods."). | | SSH | Connector for interacting with server via Secure Shell (SSH). For more information about the SSH connector, see [Secure Shell (SSH) connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7ZFlo_VbsdIeNje~znkhgw "Secure Shell (SSH) connector helps establish an SSH connection to a remote server and execute commands."). | | Essential Toolkit | An essential toolkit for developing unattended and attended projects. | | FTP | Connector to transfer files between a client and server on a network. For more information about the FTP connector, see [FTP](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zifqnNajP9yTQ7boc1ReeA "The FTP connector enables you to perform various actions on FTP servers. For example, you can upload or download files from an FTP server. The connector provides multiple methods that perform these actions as part of an automation in the RPA Desktop Design Studio."). | | Windows | Enables automation of Windows desktop applications. For more information about the Windows connector, see [Windows connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cexpvcnacxpx3gcQKJso8A "The Windows connector enables you to perform various actions on the Windows applications, and their user interface elements. These actions are performed through the methods provided by the Windows connector. You must configure the connector to expose its methods."). | | Barcode Reader | Provides barcode or QR code reading components. For more information about the Barcode connector, see [Use the ReadBarcode component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mpXXs~JoHPtN_Lf5gGGJww "Read a single barcode and return its contents by using the ReadBarcode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio."). | | Universal App Connector | Connector for interacting with Google Chrome, Edge, Java, and Windows based applications. For more information about the Universal App connector, see [Universal app connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HyaIH~sQJVZl8NrNKz_Fiw "Create automations for your Windows, Java, and web applications by using the Universal App Connector (UAC) of RPA Desktop Design Studio. Configure the application screens and their elements from a single, unified connector instead of using the individual connectors of these applications."). | | Java | Connector for interacting with Java based applications. For more information about the Java connector, see [Configure the Java connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gdJn7e0Ql222x19pqUOSAg "Configure the Java connector to set up the Java application screens and elements on which the automation will be performed. After setting up, you can expose methods at the connector, screen, and element levels."). | | Essential Connectors | An essential set of connectors for developing unattended and attended projects. | | Scripting | A connector that enables developers to code in Python, VB.NET, C#, and Javascript languages. For more information about the C#, VB.NET, and Javascript connectors, see , [Configure the C#.Net connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6xnlGn7enrXIEzElbxap1g "Write and validate custom C#.Net scripts and execute them as part of your automation by using the C#.Net connector in RPA Desktop Design Studio."), [Configure the JavaScript connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CU6F96J3C20MSm2hYFodMQ "Configure the JavaScript connector by writing custom script and validating custom classes and functions. Then you execute the script by providing values for the functions."), and [Configure the VB.Net connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gWaX_SOZVYYJW_Lq2I~YBg "Write and validate a custom VB.Net script before executing it as part of a Workflow in the RPA Desktop Design Studio."). | | Terminal (Mainframe) | Connector that interacts with Mainframe applications through IBM Personal Communications (PCOMM) and Rocket BlueZone emulators. For more information about the Terminal connector, see [Configure the Terminal connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qnvPEDv~TQY7yKpoUjjSUA "Create automations on the IBM Personal Communications (PCOMM) and the Rocket BlueZone emulators by using the Terminal connector that RPA Desktop Design Studio provides. By capturing these emulator screens and their elements, you can automate actions on them."). | | Chromium | A connector that enables automating web applications inside Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. For more information about the Chromium connector, see [Chromium connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UxSmnpMcqMPwsqBModQ3hA "The Chromium connector enables you to interact with various elements in web applications running on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge Edge and build automations around them."). | | SAP | Connector for interacting with SAP applications. For more information about the SAP connector, see [Configure the SAP connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3I2Ef3WcDHmxESxd8Ecshg "Capture one or more SAP application screens, UI elements on the screen, and then expose the methods at the application, screen, or element levels by configuring the SAP connector."). | [Table 1. RPA plugins] {#install-plugins-rpa-studio__table_ljz_ttx_fgc} ## Procedure 1. To navigate to the Plugins Manager window to the RPA Desktop Design Studio project, do either of the steps. * Navigate to ViewPlugin manager. * Right-click Plugins in the Project Explorer pane and select Add Plugin. {#install-plugins-rpa-studio__ul_btq_plb_b1c} The Available tab shows the plugins that you can install and the Installed tab shows the plugins that are available to the current RPA Desktop Design Studio project. 2. To add a plugin, on the Plugins Manager window, select the Available tab. 3. Select the plugin you want to add. Tip: To find the plugin, enter the name of the plugin in the Filter field. 4. Select ADD. By default, the RPA Desktop Design Studio displays the latest version of the plugin. To view the previous versions, select the drop-down. The plugin is added to the current RPA Desktop Design Studio project and appears under the INSTALLED tab of the Plugins Manager window. 5. Select OK. 6. **Optional:** To add more plugins, repeat the procedure. 7. Perform the following steps for more plugin options. | Action | Steps | | Update a plugin version | 1. Open the Plugins Manager window. 2. Select the AVAILABLE or INSTALLED tab. 3. Select the plugin. 4. Select UPDATE. 5. Select OK. 6. Save, close and reopen the project to load the updated plugins to the current project. {#install-plugins-rpa-studio__ol_vzm_cwd_b2c} | | Remove a plugin | 1. Open the Plugins Manager window. 2. Select the AVAILABLE or INSTALLED tab. 3. Select the plugin and select REMOVE. 4. Select Yes. 5. Select OK. 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