#Develop an app

There are many ways users interact with inlang. This documentation gives you information on how to develop your own inlang-based app.

#Step-by-step

#1. Open repository

Open a repository locally or with lix. Using lix enables you to use git-based features directly in the browser.

After opening the repository, you're able to find the files inside. Usually, the *.inlang directory is located in the root of the repository. Reading the file enables you to load the project configuration into your app.

#3. Use the APIs from the SDK

For working with inlang, you can make use of its SDK which provides you with all the necessary APIs.

#4. Configure your app

In your app's marketplace-manifest.json make sure to define the following information:

Parameter	Description
`id`	Unique identifier for your app.
`icon`	Link to the icon of your app (optional).
`gallery`	Optional gallery, the first image acts as coverImage for your app.
`displayName`	A user-friendly display name for your app.
`description`	Briefly describe what your app does.
`readme`	Link to the README documentation for your app.
`keywords`	Keywords that describe your app.
`publisherName`	Your publisher name.
`publisherIcon`	Link to your publisher's icon or avatar (optional).
`license`	The license under which your app is distributed.
`website`	Where your app can be found (optional).

#5. Publish your app

To make your app available in the inlang.com marketplace, see Publish on marketplace.