Integration Overview

To implement the Discord Social SDK, developers for all platforms will generally follow these steps:

1. Import the SDK
2. Initialize the SDK:
   • Create a Client instance.
   • Set up event listeners to monitor SDK events and callbacks
3. Authenticate users with flexible account options
   • Create and manage provisional accounts for users who don't have or want a Discord account (Client::GetProvisionalToken).
   • Link an existing Discord account via OAuth (Client::Authorize).
4. Implement social features
   • Implement unified friends list and relationships.
   • Use rich presence for game activity updates.
   • Set up lobbies for multiplayer interaction and game invites.
   • Manage direct message, linked channels, and voice communication.
5. Handle events & API calls:
   • Listen for changes in friend lists, presence updates, and chat messages.
   • Use Discord's APIs to update statuses, send messages, and manage connections.

This guide is a conceptual overview. If you're ready to start building, follow our step-by-step guide to set up the SDK in your game engine.

Check platform compatibility, explore communication features, and start your integration: