Publishing an app allows you to share your Playlab creation with others in your workspace or with the broader Playlab community. This guide will walk you through the process of publishing your app and making it available to your intended audience.

Account Required

To publish a Playlab app, you must:

  • Have an active Playlab account
  • Be logged into Playlab
  • Have permission to publish apps in your workspace

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Share Your Work

Publishing your app allows others to use it, provide feedback, and potentially remix it to create new variations. It’s a great way to contribute to the Playlab community.

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Watch How to Publish a Playlab App

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Publishing Process

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Review Your App

Ensure your app is ready for others to use before publishing.

  1. Test your app thoroughly in preview mode
  2. Check that all features work as expected
  3. Review the app’s title, description, and prompts for clarity and functionality
  4. Ensure all necessary references are included
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Publish the App

Access the publishing options from your app’s editor.

  1. Click the “Publish” button in the top-right corner of the editor

  2. Choose your publishing scope:

    • Not Published - This is on by default. Only creators of the app can edit the app.
    • Workspace only - Available to members of your workspace.
    • Playlab - Available to anybody who has a Playlab account.
    • Public - Available to the entire Playlab community.

  3. Add some instructions in the Design tab.

  4. Click “Publish” to make your app available.

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Share Your Published App

Make it easy for others to find and use your app.

  1. Copy the direct link to your published app
  2. Share the link with colleagues, friends, or in a LMS
  3. Embed your app on your website or blog (if Enterprise member)
  4. Encourage others to try your app and provide feedback
  5. Apply feedback to iterate on your app
  6. Consider sharing in the Playlab Community Slack

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Publishing Best Practices

When publishing a Playlab app, keep these tips in mind:

  • Test your app with different inputs to ensure it works for all users
  • Test edge cases to make sure your app is robust
  • Provide clear instructions within your app on how to use it in your app description and design tab
  • Update your app regularly based on user feedback
  • Consider creating a video demo to showcase your app’s features
  • Make sure the right permission is selected before sharing
  • If your app is meant to be private or only for a few select people, make sure you publish in a private workspace

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Need Support?

If you encounter any issues during the publishing process:

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Last updated: March 21, 2025