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App Publishing

App Publishing

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Definition: App Publishing in Taskade Genesis allows you to share your applications with the world. Control visibility with Private/Secret/Public settings, add password protection, connect custom domains, and choose between auto-publish or manual control.

Publishing Options

๐Ÿ”’ Private (Workspace Only)
For internal dashboards and team tools. Only workspace members can access.

๐Ÿ”— Secret (Unlisted)
Share securely by link. Anyone with the URL can access, but it won't appear in search or community.

๐ŸŒ Public
Make apps visible to everyone. Can be indexed by search engines and shared in the Community.

How to Publish

Step 1: Open Your App
Navigate to the Genesis app you want to share

Step 2: Click "Publish"
Access the publishing menu from your app

Step 3: Configure Settings

  • Choose visibility level
  • Set password if needed
  • Configure domain options
  • Choose auto or manual publishing

Step 4: Go Live
Your app is available at its unique URL

Password Protection

Add an extra layer of security for sensitive apps:

Use Cases:

  • Client projects with confidential data
  • Internal tools with sensitive information
  • Limited-access apps for specific users
  • Beta testing before public release

How It Works:

  • Set a password during publishing
  • Users must enter password to access
  • Change or remove password anytime
  • Works with all visibility levels

Custom Domains

Brand your apps with professional URLs:

Default: taskade.com/share/apps/[app-id]
Custom: app.yourcompany.com

Setup Process:

  1. Register your domain
  2. Configure DNS settings
  3. Connect in Genesis settings
  4. SSL automatically configured

Benefits:

  • Professional appearance
  • Brand consistency
  • Easier to remember and share
  • Better for client-facing apps

Auto vs Manual Publishing

Auto Publishing:

  • Changes sync in real time
  • Real-time updates for users
  • Best for internal tools
  • No action needed after edits

Manual Publishing:

  • Control when changes go live
  • Review before publishing
  • Best for client-facing apps
  • Prevents accidental updates

Publishing to Community

Share your apps with the world:

Benefits:

  • Get featured on the homepage
  • Build your reputation
  • Help other builders
  • Receive feedback and suggestions

Process:

  1. Set app to Public
  2. Click "Publish to Community"
  3. Add description and category
  4. Submit for review
  5. App appears in gallery

SEO and Indexing

For public apps:

Automatic SEO:

  • Meta titles and descriptions
  • Open Graph tags for social sharing
  • Structured data for search engines
  • Sitemap inclusion

Customization:

  • Edit meta information
  • Add custom descriptions
  • Configure social previews
  • Control indexing preferences

Mobile Optimization

All published apps are mobile-ready:

Responsive Design:

  • Automatically adapts to screen size
  • Touch-friendly interface
  • Fast loading on mobile networks
  • Native app-like experience

Preview Options:

  • Test on different device sizes
  • Preview before publishing
  • Ensure consistent experience

Analytics and Insights

Track how your published apps perform:

Available Metrics:

  • Page views and unique visitors
  • User engagement and time on app
  • Form submissions and conversions
  • Geographic distribution

Use Insights To:

  • Understand user behavior
  • Identify improvement opportunities
  • Measure success of changes
  • Make data-driven decisions

Best Practices

Before Publishing:

  • Test all functionality thoroughly
  • Review on mobile devices
  • Check all automations work
  • Verify access controls

After Publishing:

  • Monitor for issues
  • Gather user feedback
  • Iterate and improve
  • Keep content updated

Related Wiki Pages: Community Apps, Clone App, App Builder