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# Running and deploying apps

> Run apps on-demand, or automate them with app deployments.

AI Hub provides flexible options for running apps, from on-demand processing to fully automated production deployments that integrate with your business systems and workflows.

## How running and deploying works

[Running apps](/automate/app-use) -- Execute apps on-demand to process documents immediately. Perfect for ad-hoc processing, testing with new documents, or situations where you need quick results. Requires tester permissions or higher.

[Deploying apps](/automate/deployments) -- Set up automated, scalable processing workflows that connect to your business systems. App deployments handle scheduling, integration, human review, and data retention automatically. Requires developer permissions or higher.

[Monitoring deployments](/automate/monitoring-deployments) -- Track performance, review metrics, and maintain operational visibility into your automated document processing workflows. Requires review manager permissions or higher.