The Complete Wiki to the Discord App Launcher

The Complete Wiki to the Discord App Launcher

The App Launcher puts your apps one tap away.

Add an app to your account and use it in DMs and group chats too.

Here is how to find it on desktop and mobile. 📱

📝 Note: Button positions can shift between app versions, so look for the button with shapes on it.

What Is the App Launcher?

The App Launcher is a menu that lets you choose the app you want to launch. Discord says it is available on desktop and mobile, next to the chat bar in text chats and at the bottom of voice calls.

Apps also include Activities, which bring games, shared tools and music to friends.

Key fact: Apps added to your own account work in any server, DM or group chat you are part of.

Where to Find the Button

On mobile, the launcher also offers a command list, so you can pick commands without typing them.

Adding Personal Apps to Your Account

Personal apps follow you everywhere. Add one once, then launch it in any chat.

🧩 Quick Add Flow

🔍 1. Find an app in a chat, a member list or the App Directory

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➕ 2. Open its profile and select Add App

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✅ 3. Choose Add to My Apps and authorize it

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🚀 4. Open the App Launcher in any DM or group chat

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🎮 5. Pick the app and launch it

Apps are also added automatically after you launch them from the App Launcher and authorize them.

💡 Tip: Not every app supports being added to your account, so some may only work in servers.

Launching Apps in DMs and Group Chats

Open any DM or group chat, then press the App Launcher button and choose your app. If the app has an Activity, select Launch to start it in the chat.

Other ways to use an app:

• Type its slash command in the chat bar.
• Right click a user or message, then choose Apps.

Pick the method that feels fastest. The launcher is best for browsing, while slash commands suit quick actions.

🎙️ Good to know: You can launch apps with Activities in any voice call, using the launcher at the bottom of the call.

For official steps, read Discord’s How to Use Apps guide and browse the App Directory. Want to find communities that use great apps? Browse servers on discords.ai.

FAQ

Where is the App Launcher button on desktop?

It sits to the right of the chat bar in Discord on desktop and browser.

Where is it on mobile?

Tap the App Launcher button to the left of the chat bar, then select the app you want.

Can I use my apps in group chats?

Yes. Apps added to your account work in DMs and group chats you are part of.

Do I need to add an app first?

Not always. Apps are added automatically after you launch them from the App Launcher and authorize them.

What is the App Directory?

A larger catalog of apps, including some built for servers. See the App Directory.

Can I launch Activities in voice calls?

Yes. Apps with Activities can launch in any voice call from the App Launcher at the bottom of the call.

Can I use apps on images?

Yes. Select the App Launcher button in the upper right corner of an image to see commands that interact with it.

Where can I read the official guide?

Read Discord’s How to Use Apps guide.