> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/overview.md).

# Overview

Understanding Applications in Game Launcher Cloud

**Applications** (Apps) represent the games or software you distribute through your launcher. Each app manages builds, environments, and deployments.

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## Core Features

### [Build Management](/help/applications/upload-builds.md)

* Upload and version game builds
* Multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
* Automatic CDN distribution via Cloudflare R2
* Environment-based deployments

### [Environment System](/help/applications/environments.md)

### Analytics & Tracking

* Total downloads
* Active users
* Play time statistics
* Player retention metrics

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## Next Steps

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Create Application</strong></td><td>Step-by-step guide to create your first app</td><td><a href="/help/applications/create-app.md">Create Application</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Upload Builds</strong></td><td>Upload and manage game builds</td><td><a href="/help/applications/upload-builds.md">Upload Builds and Patches</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Environments</strong></td><td>Configure Development, Staging, Production</td><td><a href="/help/applications/environments.md">Environments</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Application Settings</strong></td><td>Customize your application</td><td><a href="/help/applications/app-settings.md">Application Settings</a></td></tr></tbody></table>