> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stringboot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Applications

> Create and manage your applications

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## Create a New Application

Applications are the top-level containers for organizing your string resources, languages, and API tokens.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Applications">
    Go to **Applications** page (`/apps`) from the sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New App">
    Click the **New App** button in the top right
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in Details">
    Complete the application form:

    * **App Name** (required) - Choose a descriptive name
    * **Description** (optional) - Add context for your team
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create">
    Click **Create Application** to save
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use clear naming conventions like "iOS Production" or "Android Beta" to easily identify apps
</Tip>

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## View Application Details

Each application has multiple views to help you manage your content:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Application">
    Navigate to **Applications** page and click on any application card
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore Tabs">
    View the available tabs:

    * **Overview** - App statistics and details
    * **Languages** - All configured languages
    * **Strings** - String resources for this app
    * **API Tokens** - Associated authentication tokens
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Overview Tab

The overview provides quick insights:

* Total string count
* Active languages
* API token count
* Recent activity
* Quick action buttons

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## Edit Application Settings

Modify your application's configuration:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Application">
    Click on the application you want to edit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Settings">
    Click the **Settings** button in the header
  </Step>

  <Step title="Modify Details">
    Update the following:

    * App name
    * Description
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Changes">
    Click **Save Changes** to update
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Delete an Application

<Warning>
  Deleting an app **permanently removes** all associated:

  * String resources
  * Languages
  * API tokens

  This action cannot be undone.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Applications">
    Go to the **Applications** page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Application">
    Locate the application you want to delete
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Delete">
    Click the delete icon (trash) on the application card
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Deletion">
    Confirm the deletion in the dialog that appears
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Dashboard Quick Actions

From the main dashboard, you can quickly create a new app:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="From Dashboard" icon="gauge">
    Click **Create New App** shortcut on the dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="From Applications Page" icon="folder">
    Click **New App** button on the `/apps` page
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Application Statistics

Each application card displays key metrics:

| Metric               | Description                                     |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Total Strings**    | Number of string resources across all languages |
| **Active Languages** | Number of languages configured                  |
| **API Tokens**       | Number of active tokens for this app            |
| **Last Updated**     | Most recent modification timestamp              |

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## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use Descriptive Names">
    Name apps by platform and environment:

    * ✅ "iOS Production"
    * ✅ "Android Staging"
    * ✅ "Web Dashboard"
    * ❌ "App1", "Test", "New"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Add Detailed Descriptions">
    Include information about:

    * Platform (iOS, Android, Web)
    * Environment (Production, Staging, Development)
    * Purpose or team ownership
    * Special configuration notes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keep Workspace Clean">
    * Archive or delete unused applications
    * Use consistent naming conventions
    * Document app purposes in descriptions
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Organize by Environment">
    Create separate apps for different environments:

    ```
    MyApp - Production
    MyApp - Staging
    MyApp - Development
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Languages" icon="language" href="/dashboard-guides/languages">
    Configure languages for your application
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Strings" icon="font" href="/dashboard-guides/strings">
    Create string resources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate API Tokens" icon="key" href="/dashboard-guides/api-tokens">
    Create tokens for API access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard Overview" icon="gauge" href="/dashboard-guides/dashboard-overview">
    Return to dashboard guide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>