> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developers.make.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developers.make.com/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/readme.md).

# Overview

Make Custom Apps documentation guides developers in creating custom apps to use in Make.

If you want to use a third-party service in Make, but an app doesn't exist for it yet, you can create a custom app. This section walks you through creating your first custom app and gives you best practices and guidelines for your project.

### Get started <a href="#get-started" id="get-started"></a>

To get started with custom apps, go straight into building or get some practice first.

#### Build your app <a href="#step-1-select-your-editor" id="step-1-select-your-editor"></a>

[Choose how to build your custom app](/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-apps-editor.md) from these options:

* [AI coding agent](/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-apps-editor/ai-coding-agent.md)
* [Make web interface](https://developers.make.com/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-apps-editor/web-editor-features): [Create your first app](https://developers.make.com/custom-apps-documentation/create-your-first-app/overview)
* [Visual Studio Code](https://developers.make.com/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-apps-editor/apps-sdk) (deprecated)

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Make Apps Editor extension is deprecated. Use an [AI coding agent](/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-apps-editor/ai-coding-agent.md) for new custom apps.
{% endhint %}

#### Learn the basics <a href="#step-2-determine-your-starting-point" id="step-2-determine-your-starting-point"></a>

If you’re new to Make, start with a [test HTTP call](https://developers.make.com/custom-apps-documentation/get-started/make-a-test-http-call) to your selected API to practice connecting to it on the Make platform.


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