# Getting started with Webflow Apps

> An introduction into Webflow Apps - what they are, what they can do, and why you'll want to build something great!

Webflow Apps give developers the power to extend Webflow’s capabilities, making it easier for Visual Designers and Marketing teams to streamline workflows and achieve better results.

## App capabilities

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      Build backend integrations that operate outside of the Webflow Designer to sync data between Webflow and other platforms. Connect your CMS to an external database, send form submissions to a CRM, or automate content publishing.

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      Create tools that run directly inside the Webflow Designer. Add new panels, automate design tasks, or embed content from other services to enhance your design workflow without leaving Webflow.

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  Bring both data and designer operations together to create a comprehensive solution for users, that supports both backend operations and designer workflows
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## Start building

Ready to unleash the full potential of Webflow? Follow these steps to create and launch an app that enhances Webflow’s capabilities and wows users. Let’s get started!

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  ### Choose a development workspace

  To start building an app, you'll need a Workspace where you have Admin permissions.

  For access to advanced features, such as enterprise-only APIs and Localization, you can request a dedicated Developer Workspace.

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  ### Create your first app

  Start building an app that integrates seamlessly with Webflow, enabling custom solutions that elevate user experiences. Register an App in Webflow to get started.

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  ### Tap into Webflow's CMS Data

  Access the power of Webflow’s CMS directly within your app. Dive into dynamic data, pull content on demand, and build experiences that adapt in real-time.

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  ### Transform the canvas with your app

  Step into the Designer and start creating apps that interact directly with the Canvas. From manipulating styles to custom functionality, unleash the full potential of Webflow’s design environment.

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  ### Share your app

  Publishing your app lets you share your creation with others. Launch publicly in the Webflow Marketplace to reach thousands of users and unlock monetization opportunities, or publish privately to create custom solutions for your organization and select clients. Whether public or private, your published app can transform how users work in Webflow.

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