mukan-ignite/docs/versioned_docs/version-v29/apps/01-using-apps.md

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Using and Developing IGNITE® Apps

Using IGNITE® Apps

Apps offer a way to extend the functionality of the IGNITE® CLI. There are two core concepts within apps: Commands and Hooks. Commands extend the CLI's functionality and Hooks extend existing CLI command functionality.

Apps are registered in an IGNITE® scaffolded blockchain project through the igniteapps.yml, or globally through $HOME/.ignite/apps/igniteapps.yml.

To use an app within your project execute the following command inside the project directory:

ignite app install github.com/project/cli-app

The app will be available only when running ignite inside the project directory.

To use an app globally on the other hand, execute the following command:

ignite app install -g github.com/project/cli-app

The command will compile the app and make it immediately available to the ignite command lists.

Discover recommended Apps in the IGNITE® Apps Marketplace.

Listing installed apps

When in an ignite scaffolded blockchain you can use the command ignite app list to list all IGNITE® Apps and their statuses.

Updating apps

When an app in a remote repository releases updates, running ignite app update <path/to/app> will update an specific app declared in your project's config.yml.