# Extend Overview

> Build and deploy your own apps on inference shell.

**URL:** https://inference.sh/docs/extend/overview
**Last updated:** 2026-09-18

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Build and deploy your own apps on inference shell.

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## Developer path

| Step | Guide |
|------|-------|
| Install CLI | [CLI setup](/docs/extend/cli-setup) |
| Scaffold an app | [Creating an app](/docs/extend/creating-app) |
| Write handlers | [App code](/docs/extend/app-code) |
| Configure & secrets | [Configuration](/docs/extend/configuration) · [Secrets](/docs/extend/secrets) |
| Deploy | [Deploying](/docs/extend/deploying) |

For the full walkthrough (quick start, typed inputs, best practices), see [Extending Apps](/docs/extend/extending-apps).

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## Related guides

- [Coding agents](/docs/extend/coding-agents) — Use AI assistants while building apps (includes Claude Code belt plugin)
- [Multi-function apps](/docs/extend/multi-function-apps) — Multiple entry points in one app
- [Output metadata](/docs/extend/output-meta) — Usage fields for billing
- [Usage-based pricing](/docs/extend/pricing) — CEL formulas and store listing config
- [Sessions](/docs/extend/sessions) — Stateful multi-call execution
- [Graceful cancellation](/docs/extend/cancellation) — Stop long-running work safely
- [Troubleshooting](/docs/extend/troubleshooting) — Common CLI and deploy issues

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## Run apps from code

→ [SDK overview](/docs/api/sdk/overview) · [REST API](/docs/api/rest/overview)