> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community-test.logicnets.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community-test.logicnets.com/release-9/design-considerations-and-frameworks/frameworks/application-starter-framework/application-starter-portal-framework-overview.md). # Application Starter Framework Overview LogicNets offers frameworks for many different functions, but the Application Starter Framework is designed to allow you to create a Portal Application – an application that can be the starting place for most of your applications. A Portal Application acts as a centralized hub application from which you can connect to and send data between all of your LogicNets-based applications. It can also send data to applications outside of LogicNets. When you use the Application Starter Portal Framework to build a Portal Application the system provides the basic structure of the application, including the way your applications look on the screen and how each section of the screen is defined and responds. It also allows you to gather, manage, and exchange data. ![](https://2802811211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdFhfexCjZ5JMhwGzzywq%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0f10c1d93cc6b4599000769af0c029ad9e855ffd%2F8485ae0f-0412-4283-b3b5-6564f7595a68.png?alt=media) ### Why Use the Application Starter Portal Framework? The Application Starter is a semi-final application that already has the following functionality: * Configurable, multi-section application layout * Functions for launching your modeled applications as well as for sending data to and retrieving data from your modeled applications * Functions for dynamically querying the system for installed content packages based on their name, category, or assigned tags * Workflow framework for implementing multi-user collaboration with your modeled logicnets applications. Click [here](/release-9/design-considerations-and-frameworks/frameworks/application-starter-framework.md) or on the breadcrumb folder above for more articles going into various topics associated with this framework. --- # 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 by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://community-test.logicnets.com/release-9/design-considerations-and-frameworks/frameworks/application-starter-framework/application-starter-portal-framework-overview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. 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.