> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.discord.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Integrating the Discord Social SDK

> Learn how to integrate Discord-powered social features into your game.

export const BrowserIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 6a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h16a3 3 0 0 1 3 3v2a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H2a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V6Zm3 1a1 1 0 1 0 0-2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2Zm4-1a1 1 0 1 1-2 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0Zm2 1a1 1 0 1 0 0-2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /><path fill="currentColor" d="M1 12a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h20a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a3 3 0 0 1-3 3H4a3 3 0 0 1-3-3v-6Z" /></svg>;

export const PaintPaletteIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M19 16h-5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2c0 1.66-1.37 3.04-2.96 2.6A11 11 0 1 1 23 12c0 2.2-2 4-4 4ZM13.5 4.5a1.5 1.5 0 1 1-3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0ZM17.25 9a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0-3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0 3Zm-9-1.5a1.5 1.5 0 1 1-3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0Zm-3.75 7a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0-3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0 3Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /></svg>;

export const WrenchIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.8 15.77c.7.43 1.2 1.14 1.2 1.96V21a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h4a1 1 0 0 0 1-1v-3.27c0-.82.5-1.53 1.2-1.96a8.06 8.06 0 0 0 .12-13.63c-.6-.39-1.32.09-1.32.8v5.98a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V2.94c0-.71-.72-1.19-1.32-.8a8.06 8.06 0 0 0 .12 13.63Z" /></svg>;

export const CompassIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12 14a2 2 0 1 0 0-4 2 2 0 0 0 0 4Z" /><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M23 12a11 11 0 1 1-22 0 11 11 0 0 1 22 0ZM7.74 9.3A2 2 0 0 1 9.3 7.75l7.22-1.45a1 1 0 0 1 1.18 1.18l-1.45 7.22a2 2 0 0 1-1.57 1.57l-7.22 1.45a1 1 0 0 1-1.18-1.18L7.74 9.3Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /></svg>;

export const GameControllerIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M20.97 4.06c0 .18.08.35.24.43.55.28.9.82 1.04 1.42.3 1.24.75 3.7.75 7.09v4.91a3.09 3.09 0 0 1-5.85 1.38l-1.76-3.51a1.09 1.09 0 0 0-1.23-.55c-.57.13-1.36.27-2.16.27s-1.6-.14-2.16-.27c-.49-.11-1 .1-1.23.55l-1.76 3.51A3.09 3.09 0 0 1 1 17.91V13c0-3.38.46-5.85.75-7.1.15-.6.49-1.13 1.04-1.4a.47.47 0 0 0 .24-.44c0-.7.48-1.32 1.2-1.47l2.93-.62c.5-.1 1 .06 1.36.4.35.34.78.71 1.28.68a42.4 42.4 0 0 1 4.4 0c.5.03.93-.34 1.28-.69.35-.33.86-.5 1.36-.39l2.94.62c.7.15 1.19.78 1.19 1.47ZM20 7.5a1.5 1.5 0 1 1-3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0ZM15.5 12a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0-3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0 3ZM5 7a1 1 0 0 1 2 0v1h1a1 1 0 0 1 0 2H7v1a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-1H4a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h1V7Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /></svg>;

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord/KbTJiI51tEBr5wj-/images/headers/docs-sdk-hero.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbTJiI51tEBr5wj-&q=85&s=f8fba5d14ec711f160093a8ebf65ca93" alt="Discord Social SDK Hero Image" style={{width: "100%", height: "auto"}} noZoom width="1336" height="540" data-path="images/headers/docs-sdk-hero.png" />

The Discord Social SDK lets you integrate Discord-powered social features directly into your game. For an overview of available features, see the [Social Layer for Games](/developers/platform/social-layer) platform page.

Start integrating the SDK into your game with our getting started guides, design guidelines, and code samples.

## Integrate Social Features in Your Game

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core Concepts" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts" icon={<GameControllerIcon />}>
    Learn how the SDK works and explore its key features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Getting Started Guides" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/getting-started" icon={<CompassIcon />}>
    Follow our step-by-step guides to add the SDK to your game engine.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Dive Deeper into the Discord Social SDK

<center>
  <iframe style={{width: '50%', maxWidth: 560, height: 315, paddingBottom: "20px"}} src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/voEc21roLas?si=DBc_jBIJHqMtoDYc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen />
</center>

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Development Guides" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/development-guides" icon={<WrenchIcon />}>
    Dive into feature guides for **account linking, friends lists, game invites, and voice chat**.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Design Guidelines" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/design-guidelines" icon={<PaintPaletteIcon />}>
    Learn how to design your game's UI to integrate social features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK Reference Docs" href="https://discord.com/developers/docs/social-sdk/index.html" icon={<BrowserIcon />}>
    Explore the SDK's API reference documentation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Communication Features

Discord Social SDK features for text and voice communication are available but capped with rate limits.

For more information about current rate limits for communication features,
please see [Communication Features: Rate Limits](/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#rate-limits).

For more information on how to access these features, please see [Core Concepts: Communication Features](/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features).

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## Get Help & Join the Community

Need support or looking to connect with other game developers?

* Join our [DDevs Discord Server](https://discord.gg/discord-developers) and get help from the community, share best practices, and discover new ways to enhance your game. Find us in the `#social-sdk-dev-help` channel!
* For additional support, you can [file a ticket with Developer Support](https://dis.gd/social-sdk) to report issues.
