When adding a Custom Application in Swif.ai, providing the correct Installed App Name is required to accurately detect whether the app has been installed on a device. This value must match how the operating system reports the application after installation.
This guide explains how to find the Installed App Name on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Why the Installed App Name Matters
Swif.ai uses the Installed App Name to:
Verify successful installation
Detect app version
Track compliance and inventory
If this value is incorrect or missing, Swif.ai may not be able to detect the app even if installation succeeds.
Find the Installed App Name via the Swif portal
This is the easiest way to find the installed app name:
Go to the Swif portal
Find the device and go to device details
Go to the Applications tab
Find the application under All Installed Applications
macOS: Find Installed App Name
Option 1: Applications Folder (Most Common)
Open Finder
Go to Applications
Locate the installed app
Use the application name exactly as shown
Example
Google Chrome.app
👉 Enter Google Chrome as the Installed App Name.
Option 2: Terminal (Recommended for Accuracy)
Open Terminal
Run:
ls /Applications
or for deeper paths:
mdls -name kMDItemCFBundleName /Applications/AppName.app
Use the returned app name exactly.
Option 3: System Information
Hold Option → Click Apple menu → System Information
Go to Software → Applications
Find the app and copy the Name field
Windows: Find Installed App Name
Option 1: Control Panel (Classic Apps)
Open Control Panel
Go to Programs → Programs and Features
Find the application
Copy the exact name listed
Example
Zoom Workplace
Option 2: PowerShell (Most Reliable)
Open PowerShell as Administrator
Run:
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object Name
Or for faster results:
Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select DisplayName
Use the DisplayName exactly as shown.
Option 3: Windows Settings
Go to Settings → Apps → Installed apps
Locate the app
Copy the displayed name
Linux: Find Installed App Name
Linux app names depend on the package manager and distro.
Debian / Ubuntu (APT)
dpkg -l
To filter:
dpkg -l | grep appname
Use the package name shown.
Red Hat / CentOS / Rocky (RPM)
rpm -qa
Or:
dnf list installed
Snap Packages
snap list
Use the Snap name exactly.
Flatpak Applications
flatpak list
Use the Application ID or Name shown.
Best Practices
✔ Use the exact name reported by the OS
✔ Do not use installer file names (
.pkg,.exe,.sh)✔ Avoid version numbers unless the OS includes them
✔ After first install, you can confirm the name from Device Inventory in Swif.ai
Example Mapping
OS | Installer File | Installed App Name |
macOS | Chrome.pkg | Google Chrome |
Windows | ZoomInstaller.exe | Zoom Workplace |
Linux | vscode.deb | code |
Need Help?
If the app is already installed via Swif.ai:
Check Device → Applications in the dashboard
Or contact Swif.ai Support for confirmation
✅ Once the correct Installed App Name is provided, Swif.ai can reliably detect, track, and manage your custom application.