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You’ve built something great in Dify. Now let’s get it to your users. Every Dify application becomes available in multiple ways automatically—choose what works best for your situation.

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Start with Web Apps

Your fastest path to sharing is through web apps. These are generated automatically when you create any application and work immediately without setup.
1

Hit Publish

Click Publish in your app to activate the latest version.
2

Copy the URL

Find your web app link on the app’s Access Point tab.
3

Share immediately

Send the link to users, or restrict access to approved networks before sharing.
Web apps work on any device and automatically adapt to screen sizes. No app store approvals or installation required.

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Publishing Options

Web Apps

Instant, shareable applications. Perfect for testing ideas or serving end users directly.

API Integration

Build AI into your existing products. Full control over user experience and data flow.

Embed on Websites

Deploy your web app as chat widgets or inline frames on any website.

MCP Server

Connect to AI tools like Claude Desktop and Cursor. Great for development workflows.

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How Publishing Works

When you publish an app, Dify creates a web app and API endpoint with your latest configuration:
  • Web apps update immediately with new features and responses
  • API endpoints serve the latest model and workflow configurations
  • Website embeds (which display your web app) automatically reflect all changes
  • MCP servers provide access to current app capabilities
Publishing replaces your live app with the current configuration. Users will immediately see changes in their next interaction.

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Choose Your Approach

Use Web Apps. Share a link and start collecting feedback within minutes. Perfect for validating ideas or serving non-technical users.
Use API Integration. You control the interface, user authentication, and data handling. Your app becomes part of your product ecosystem.
Use Embed on Websites. Display your web app as a chat widget or inline frame on your current site. Works with any website technology.
Use MCP Server. Make your app available to Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other AI development environments as a native tool.

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Limit Access to Trusted Networks Professional Team

Use IP Access Control to keep your app accessible only from trusted networks, even if its link is shared.

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Publishing Best Practices

Before you share your app, ensure you’ve configured these settings:
  • App description - Helps users understand what your app does
  • Icon and branding - Makes your app recognizable and professional
  • Access controls - Decide whether to restrict access to approved networks
  • Rate limits - Protect your app from overuse (especially important for API access)
All publishing methods use the same app configuration. Set it once, publish everywhere.
Last modified on October 28, 2026