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title: "SSO Compatible Helper Applications"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.cobblestonesoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SSO Compatible Helper Applications

## Helper Applications

**CobbleStone® Software Helper Applications**

Welcome to CobbleStone® Software's Helper Applications page of the Documentation Wiki. All of our Contract Insight clients are free to use the helper applications provided on this page. Each of the links below will install an application on your computer through Microsoft's ClickOnce Install. To manually update any of the below applications, click **Install Now** for the applicable application. SSO compatible desktop applications work with both SSO and standard username and password login. If you do not have the necessary requirements, you can use the older version found here instead.

### **CobbleConnect (replaces PC Helper App)**

**Find more information about CobbleConnect** [**HERE**](/v1/docs/cobbleconnect-overview)

[**INSTALL NOW**](https://css-apps.cobblestone.software/prodapps/cobbleconnect/exe/CobbleConnect.zip) **Description:** - File upload and download tool. - Search for existing records and associated files

**Requirements:**

| **Category** | **Minimum Requirement** |
| --- | --- |
| Operating System | Windows 10 (21H2) or Windows 11 (22H2 or newer) |
| Architecture | 64-bit (x64 only – 32-bit/x86 not supported) |
| Processor | Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or higher |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 1 GB free space |
| Display | 1366×768 minimum (1920×1080 recommended) |
| Internet | Required for CobbleStone API access |
| Permissions | No administrator rights needed to use the app |
| Contract Insight | 22.4.1 |

.NET Framework 9.09 or higher - installer will prompt to install if not present on your machine. TLS 1.2 or higher enabled

**REST API is required.**

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#### CobbleConnect Install Instructions for IT/Administrators

This section provides technical and deployment details for IT administrators responsible for installing or distributing CobbleConnect across corporate environments.

**Installer Overview**

The CobbleConnect installer is built using Advanced Installer (v22.9.1). It includes all necessary runtimes packaged within the EXE to allow offline installation.

Embedded prerequisites:

• .NET Desktop Runtime 9.0.9 (x64)

• Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (Evergreen x64 – offline installer)

**System Requirements (IT)**

| **Component** | **Requirement** |
| --- | --- |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Privileges | Administrator required for installation |
| Network | Internet optional (offline prerequisites embedded) |
| Space | ~600 MB total installation size |
| Logs | Stored in C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Test.log |

**MSI Installer Link** [**HERE**](https://css-apps.cobblestone.software/Prodapps/CobbleConnect/msi/Cobbleconnect.msi)

**Installation Steps**

1. Run 'CobbleConnect_Install.bat' as Administrator. This script installs the MSI silently, logs progress, and verifies success.

2. Or install manually using:

msiexec /i "CobbleConnect.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 /L*v "C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Install.log"

3. After installation, do not launch the app elevated — users open it themselves from Start Menu.

4. Confirm:

- App folder: C:\Program Files\CobbleConnect\

- Shortcut: available for all users

- Log shows 'Installation completed successfully'

**Uninstall Command**

msiexec /x "CobbleConnect.msi" /qn /norestart /L*v "C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Uninstall.log"

### **CobbleStone Add In for Microsoft Word**

More information on the current CobbleStone Add In for Word can be found [**HERE**](/v1/docs/word-web-plugin-overview).

### 

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### SSO Legacy Microsoft Excel Plugin

[**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.cobblestonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCilCssExcelPlugin/cobblestoneexcelplugin.application)

[**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571)

**Description:** - Upload a document to Contract Insight directly from Microsoft Excel

- Download Ad-Hoc Reports

- DIM Uploads

- Add and update records for the main areas (Contracts, Requests, Purchase Orders, E-Sourcing, Vendors and Employees)

**Requirements:** CobbleStone® PC Helper App Contract Insight Version 17.11.0 or higher Microsoft Windows OS Microsoft Office 2010 or higher Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher TLS 1.2 or higher enabled

**REST API is required.**

![Excel Plugin Example](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(2)(1).png)

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### CobbleStone Add-In for Microsoft Outlook

For information on how to install the current CobbleStone Add-in for Outlook click [**HERE**](/v1/docs/installing-the-cobblestone-add-in-for-outlook)

For more information on the features and use of the current CobbleStone Add-In for Outlook, click [**HERE**](/v1/docs/cobblestone-add-in-for-outlook-overview)

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## Security

Certifications are from DigiCert. Some data is cached on user machines in an encrypted SQLLite DB. (Contract types, dropdowns, etc.)