# CodeLib -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- title: "Introduction" description: "Learn about getting started with Catalyst CodeLib that provides independent, on-demand, pre-packaged solutions that can be added to your Catalyst project." last_updated: "2026-03-18T07:41:08.534Z" source: "https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/introduction/" service: "All Services" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # CodeLib ### Introduction Catalyst CodeLib comprises of independent, on-demand, pre-packaged solutions that can be added to your Catalyst project and quickly leveraged to solve varied use cases. You can choose the required solution for your needs and quickly install them in your Catalyst application by simply executing a command in the {{%link href="/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/" %}}Catalyst CLI{{%/link%}} and performing minimal configurations to instantly leverage the bundled Catalyst resources that are a part of the CodeLib solution. Each CodeLib solution involves the utilization of various Catalyst components belonging to various {{%link href="/en/" %}}Catalyst services{{%/link%}}, depending on their purpose and functionality. All CodeLib solutions include {{%link href="/en/serverless/help/functions/introduction/" %}}Catalyst Serverless Functions{{%/link%}} that are added in your Catalyst project with pre-configured backend logic for the solution's functioning. You can even modify the existing configurations in the functions code of the CodeLib solutions based on your specific needs. The functions and other Catalyst components are auto-configured and auto-coded in the CodeLib solution. When you install the CodeLib solution, these are automatically added to your project and deployed to the Catalyst console from the CLI. Catalyst CodeLib solutions help application developers to a great extent by minimizing their time and effort spent in building commonly-used features and functionalites from scratch, as these can be readily incorporated in their applications with minimal configurations. The varied set of CodeLib solutions provided by Catalyst cater to a vast variety of requirements that can arise in simple microservices and web apps, to large enterprise-level business applications. CodeLib solutions are extremely handy and beneficial for a variety of usecases. Using CodeLib, you can enhance and quicken the pace of your application development. {{%note%}}{{%bold%}}Note:{{%/bold%}} You can access all CodeLib solutions from the {{%link href="https://github.com/catalystbyzoho/" %}}**Catalyst CodeLib repositories**{{%/link%}} on GitHub{{%/note%}} <br> ### Access CodeLib in the Catalyst Console Catalyst CodeLib solutions are common to all Catalyst services and are platform-independent. You can access and use the CodeLib solutions irrespective of the Catalyst services and components that you use in your project. 1. Navigate to CodeLib in your Catalyst project from the console by clicking on the {{%bold%}}CodeLib icon{{%/bold%}} on the bottom right corner in your project. This will open the CodeLib repository. 2. You can now click on the required CodeLib solution to open it. {{%note%}}{{%bold%}}Note:{{%/bold%}} You can get detailed information on the prerequisites, and the steps to install and configure each CodeLib solution after you open it and click on the {{%bold%}}How to Use{{%/bold%}} tab. {{%/note%}} -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- title: "Benefits" description: "Learn about getting started with Catalyst CodeLib that provides independent, on-demand, pre-packaged solutions that can be added to your Catalyst project." last_updated: "2026-03-18T07:41:08.535Z" source: "https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/benefits/" service: "All Services" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Benefits Listed below are some of the key benefits that can be leveraged by using Catalyst CodeLib solutions : * **Ready-to-Implement Micro services** : Since CodeLibs are pre-packaged solutions that contain all the necessary components preconfigured and all the code included in it, all you will need to do is to simply install them in your Catalyst project, perform some minimal configurations, and leverage their functionality on the go. CodeLibs ease your application development journey, by preventing the need to perform any additional coding or set up, besides the installation and basic configurations. * **Readymade Solutions for Highly-Demanded Functionalities** : Using Catalyst CodeLibs, there's no need to spend time in research, planning, implementation, testing, and debugging the necessary features for your services from scratch. Catalyst provides a wide range of readily-available solutions for a lot of commonly-required functionalities. This also reduces the overhead costs and the development efforts on a large scale. * **No Code Maintenance Required** : Catalyst CodeLibs are straightforward and uncomplicated, such that they require no additional efforts of maintenance from your side. Catalyst handles all the infrastructure setup and management, and code maintenance through its serverless cloud platform. * **Easy Customization and Code Monitoring** : When you install a Catalyst CodeLib in your project, you can simply follow the instructions provided under the How to use section in the console to perform the necessary manual configurations in the backend logic. You can customize certain elements of the code based on your needs. You can also make use of {{%link href="/en/devops/help/logs/application-logs/" %}}Catalyst Logs{{%/link%}}, {{%link href="/en/devops/help/apm/introduction/" %}}APM{{%/link%}}, and other DevOps tools to monitor and log the performance of the functions in the CodeLib. * **Blending in with your Business Logic** : Catalyst CodeLibs can be incorporated into your existing micro services and applications seamlessly, without affecting any of the existing functionalities. You can even implement CodeLibs as an enhancement to your application that is already in production, and provide your end-users with a functionally-rich service in a few simple steps. * **Quick Integrations with other Zoho and third-party services** : Catalyst CodeLib allows you to incorporate an extensive set of on-demand functionalities from other Zoho and third-party services easily. Catalyst ensures the security and integrity of the connections with all paired external services, and saves you from the hassles of managing the APIs. * **Enhances overall development experience** : Catalyst CodeLibs aid in increasing the developer productivity and helps you build highly efficient and scalable solutions with minimal effort. By implementing these readily-available microservices into your application, you will be able to concentrate more on your core business logic and end-user experience, thereby fostering the overall growth and time-to-market of your solutions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- title: "Install a CodeLib Solution" description: "Learn about getting started with Catalyst CodeLib that provides independent, on-demand, pre-packaged solutions that can be added to your Catalyst project." last_updated: "2026-03-18T07:41:08.535Z" source: "https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/codelib/install-a-codelib-solution/" service: "All Services" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # CodeLib Installation ### Install a CodeLib Solution from Catalyst CLI Before you install a CodeLib solution, you will need to {{%link href="/en/getting-started/installing-catalyst-cli/" %}}install{{%/link%}} the Catalyst CLI and {{%link href="/en/cli/v1/login/login-from-cli/" %}}login{{%/link%}} to it. You will then be able to install a CodeLib solution from the CLI. All resources that are included in a specific CodeLib solution are auto-created and auto-configured, and the required code is added to your current project. If you are installing a CodeLib for an already existing Catalyst project, navigate to its root directory from your terminal and directly proceed with the installation. You can also initialize a new project by following the steps mentioned in {{%link href="/en/cli/v1/initialize-resources/initialize-new-project/" %}}this{{%/link%}} page. After you initialize the project, proceed to navigate to its root directory and continue with the installation. {{%note%}}{{%bold%}}Note:{{%/bold%}} <br> * Certain CodeLib solutions might include prerequisites to be installed or configured for their functioning. You can open a specific CodeLib solution from your Catalyst console to check the details on its specific prerequisites and installation instructions. Click the **CodeLib icon** on the bottom right corner in your project and click on the required solution to open it. * Installing a CodeLib solution will automatically {{%link href="/en/cli/v1/deploy-resources/introduction/" %}}deploy{{%/link%}} all the pre-configured Catalyst resources from the CLI to the remote console for your current Catalyst project. {{%/note%}} <br> The general steps to install a CodeLib solution from the CLI are given below. 1. Execute the command below to install a Catalyst CodeLib solution: {{%cli%}}catalyst codelib:install{{%/cli%}} 2. You will be prompted to choose the category of the CodeLib solution. Select {{%bold%}}Integration{{%/bold%}}. 3. You will be able to see the list of available Catalyst CodeLib solutions here. Select the required solution and press **Enter**. 4. Upon selecting a solution to install, the CLI will display the list of Catalyst resources that are pre-configured as a part of that solution. Press **Y** and press **Enter** to confirm. The CodeLib solution will be installed in the directory, and the required resources will be configured and deployed to the remote console, along with the business logic. <br> ### Install a CodeLib solution from the Git Repo You can also install a Catalyst CodeLib solution by directly accessing the {{%link href="https://github.com/catalystbyzoho/" %}}**Catalyst CodeLib repositories**{{%/link%}} on GitHub. The README files in each of the CodeLib solution directories contain detailed information about the architecture and the flow of execution involved in that solution, along with the resources utilized. You can execute the CLI command given below in your terminal to install a specific CodeLib solution from this repository. You will need to mention the specific CodeLib package name in the command. {{%cli%}}catalyst codelib:install https://github.com/catalystbyzoho/<&lt;Enter codelib package name&gt;>{{%/cli%}} This will directly install the selected CodeLib solution.