Get-MgApplicationTemplate Cmdlet: Overview & Use Cases

What is Get-MgApplicationTemplate?

The Get-MgApplicationTemplate cmdlet is part of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK, and it allows administrators to retrieve available application templates from Azure Active Directory (AAD). These templates help in the quick and standardized deployment of third-party applications that support single sign-on (SSO) and integration with Azure AD.

Why is This Cmdlet Useful?

• Provides a list of all application templates available in Azure AD.
• Helps administrators find pre-configured templates for third-party applications like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dropbox, and more.
• Simplifies the process of registering applications by using predefined templates rather than manually configuring everything.
• Allows filtering of templates based on publisher name, category, or other properties.

Cmdlet Syntax

Get-MgApplicationTemplate -Filter <String> -Search <String> -Property <String[]>

Usage Examples

Retrieve All Available Application Templates

Get-MgApplicationTemplate

This returns a list of all application templates available in Azure AD.

Retrieve a Specific Application Template by Display Name

Get-MgApplicationTemplate -Filter "displayName eq 'Salesforce'"

This retrieves only the Salesforce application template.

Retrieve Templates from a Specific Publisher

Get-MgApplicationTemplate -Filter "publisher eq 'Microsoft'"

This fetches all application templates published by Microsoft.

Get Specific Properties of Application Templates

Get-MgApplicationTemplate -Property Id, DisplayName, Publisher

This retrieves only the ID, DisplayName, and Publisher properties instead of fetching all available details.

Search for Templates Using Keywords

Get-MgApplicationTemplate -Search "Dropbox"

This searches for any templates related to Dropbox.

Use Cases for IT Admins

• Find Pre-Built Applications for SSO: Instead of manually configuring applications for Azure AD, use predefined templates for quick integration.
• Automate Application Provisioning: Retrieve and use application templates programmatically to streamline app deployment across an organization.
• Filter Application Templates by Publisher or Category: Useful for compliance and security policies where only certain publishers are allowed.
• Identify New Application Integrations: Stay up to date with the latest third-party applications supported in Azure AD.

Possible Errors and Solutions

Error	Cause	Solution
Get-MgApplicationTemplate : Access Denied	Insufficient permissions	Ensure you have the Application.Read.All or Directory.Read.All permission.
Get-MgApplicationTemplate : Invalid OData Query	Incorrect syntax in -Filter	Use correct OData syntax (e.g., displayName eq 'Salesforce').
Get-MgApplicationTemplate : Not Found	No matching template exists	Double-check the display name or publisher of the application.

Conclusion

The Get-MgApplicationTemplate cmdlet is a powerful tool for IT admins to discover, filter, and retrieve Azure AD application templates for seamless application integration. By leveraging these pre-built templates, organizations can streamline app provisioning, reduce configuration errors, and enhance security with standardized application setups.