Hello! We’re excited to dive into the world of Stripe Apps—an incredible way for developers to leverage Stripe’s powerful functionality to create solutions that can benefit merchants worldwide. Whether you’re looking to enhance payment processing, introduce innovative features, or streamline solutions, Stripe Apps can be a game-changer. Let’s explore what they are, how to build one, and how to get it out into the world.
What are Stripe Apps?
Stripe Apps serve as a development platform and the Stripe App Marketplace provides a distribution channel that helps you reach millions of businesses on Stripe. Unlike building directly against Stripe’s API, apps provide a standard and supported way to build on Stripe and promote your solution. Apps allow developers to build features that can be integrated directly into the Stripe ecosystem. This could range from tools that help manage subscriptions or automate billing processes, to apps that provide enhanced reporting capabilities. Additionally, there are apps that assist with business accounting, customer relationship management (CRM), and much more. We encourage you to explore the Stripe App Marketplace to discover a wide range of publicly available Stripe Apps across each category. By creating a Stripe App, you contribute to a broader suite of tools that empower businesses to thrive.
Guided journey to building a Stripe App
- Overview of Stripe Apps: Before you dive into development, familiarize yourself with what Stripe Apps are and how they function. Understanding the architecture and core components will set a solid foundation as you venture further.
- Building a Stripe App: Follow our detailed step-by-step guide. This guide will cover everything from setting up your local environment to deploying your app on production.
- Testing and submitting your App for App review: Make sure to test your app thoroughly before submitting to Stripe for Review.
- Publishing your App: Get insights on how to publish and promote your app.
- The journey continues once your app goes live! With App Analytics, you can obtain valuable insights into your app’s performance and the effectiveness of your marketplace listing. Gather customer feedback to refine your app and develop new versions.
Join the Stripe Partner Ecosystem
Once your app listing goes live, you’ll receive an invitation to join the Stripe Partner Ecosystem. This is an exclusive community that provides access to additional go-to-market resources. Being part of this ecosystem could open doors to collaboration, additional promotion, and access to valuable insights from other developers.
Need help?
If you have any questions or need assistance while building your Stripe App, feel free to reach out. We’re excited to support you through this process. Be sure to take advantage of Stripe support or post your queries here to engage with the Stripe Insider community. Additionally, don’t forget to check out the Stripe App documentation for valuable resources and guidance. Let’s collaborate and make your app a success.