> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.portainer.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.portainer.io/sts/admin/add-ons.md).

# Add-ons

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Add-ons are only available to admin users in [Portainer Business Edition](https://www.portainer.io/business-upsell?from=ca-file) and require a local Kubernetes environment. 
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In some Portainer Server Kubernetes installs, removing the local Kubernetes environment can prevent add-ons from being detected or managed correctly. For more information and a workaround, see [this FAQ](/sts/faqs/known-issues/add-ons-are-unavailable-because-the-local-kubernetes-environment-is-missing.md).
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Portainer Add-ons are applications that extend Portainer. From this view, you can install and manage any available add-on applications. Add-ons are deployed as Helm releases into your local Kubernetes cluster and appear as separate tools in the sidebar switcher.

### Add-ons catalog

The catalog lists every add-on available with your installed Portainer version. Each card shows the add-on's name, description, installed version, and current status, along with the actions available for that state.

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[Installing an add-on](/sts/admin/add-ons/installing-an-add-on.md)
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[Managing an installed add-on](/sts/admin/add-ons/managing-an-installed-add-on.md)
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### Add-on switcher

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Add-ons that are not healthy appear in the switcher but are shown as disabled - they cannot be launched until restored.&#x20;
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Click the product switcher icon in the sidebar to see all enabled add-ons as external links.

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