> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rely.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rely.io/software-catalog/overview-and-use-cases.md). # Overview and Use Cases The Software Catalog is at the heart of Rely, serving as a comprehensive collection of an organization's catalogs. These include the service catalog, team catalog, and cloud-resource catalog, among others. It provides a unified view to track and explore information about various entities within the organization. Entities in the catalog are defined by their properties and relationships, and are structured through customizable blueprints. This allows for tailored documentation and management of the software ecosystem. {% embed url="" %} ## Use Cases * **Centralized Information Access:** Developers can easily access a single source of truth for all software-related information, improving efficiency and reducing errors. * **Information Standardization:** Platform teams can define and manage entities using customizable blueprints. This ensures all relevant attributes and relationships are specified, documented, and maintained through automation, reducing maintenance time and ensuring consistency. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.rely.io/software-catalog/overview-and-use-cases.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.