Introduction

How to add and configure an external tool.

External tools can be configured for Mobile devices, desktop computers, and users. Each category has different arguments that can be passed, based on the inventory collected for the relevant category.

Adding an external tool

Go to System Administration
In the top menu, click Tools -> External tools
Click Add
Type in or use the Browse button for executable path and variables
Optionally create or select a category
Select a type - default is Computer

Tips

Categories can be used to group related tools together in a submenu
You can type "$" to get fast access to the argument menu
Each type has different variables relating to the unit type
Use the Clone functionality to quickly add a new external tool based on a previously created tool

Variables

Available variables for different unit types

Computer

Mobile device

User

Hardware Inventory

Custom Inventory

Computer name

IP address

MAC address

UUID

Serial number

FQDN

CMPID

BUID

Hardware Inventory

Custom Inventory

Phone Number

IMEI

Serial Number

UUID

CMPID

BUID

User name

Full Name

Email

Phone Number(Primary Device)

CMPID

BUID

Import / Export

The Import / Export functionality lets you back up your external tools including configurations as a simple file

Reorder mode

Check the Reorder mode checkbox and use the up/down buttons to organize the look of the External tools menu

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