Catalog Discovery: build a reliable software catalog with Port AI
Blog post from Port
Catalog Discovery, a feature recently launched by Port AI, swiftly constructs accurate software catalogs by analyzing an organization's software development lifecycle (SDLC) ecosystem, significantly reducing the time from weeks to minutes. The tool addresses the challenges of incomplete catalogs, which can lead to difficulties in tracing service boundaries and resolving incidents. It does so by automatically mapping relationships between catalog entities using a sophisticated multi-stage LLM workflow, enabling teams to start with a functional catalog and maintain it as systems evolve. This automation facilitates a reliable system context for AI and automation, allowing precise actions such as routing work and managing infrastructure changes while keeping humans in control. Catalog Discovery was developed in response to customer demand and aims to integrate seamlessly into the onboarding process, offering a practical starting point and reducing the maintenance burden on teams.