Build a Root App

Welcome! Root Apps are full applications that live inside a community, with their own interface, server-side logic, and a private connection between the two. Whether you have a handy tool in mind, a game, or an idea nobody has tried yet, you're in the right place to bring it to life.

New around here? Get started walks you through setting up your machine and building your first App, one friendly step at a time. When you're ready for more, the guide below covers everything from your first idea to launch day.

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Get started

We'll help you set up your machine and build your very first App.

Design

Think through your App's features, permissions, and data before you dive in.

Develop

Write your server logic, build the interface, and connect the two together.

Configure

Set up your manifest, settings, and permissions at your own pace.

Debug

Track down and fix issues with developer mode and logging by your side.

Publish

When you're ready, share your App with communities.

Tutorials

Follow along and build real, working Apps step by step.

API reference

Look up any client or server method whenever you need it.

FAQ

Friendly answers to the questions developers ask most.