> ## 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.

# Social SDK Core Concepts

> Overview of the Discord Social SDK's core concepts including features, communication, and platform compatibility.

export const UserIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12 10a4 4 0 1 0 0-8 4 4 0 0 0 0 8ZM11.53 11A9.53 9.53 0 0 0 2 20.53c0 .81.66 1.47 1.47 1.47h.22c.24 0 .44-.17.5-.4.29-1.12.84-2.17 1.32-2.91.14-.21.43-.1.4.15l-.26 2.61c-.02.3.2.55.5.55h11.7a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.55l-.27-2.6c-.02-.26.27-.37.41-.16.48.74 1.03 1.8 1.32 2.9.06.24.26.41.5.41h.22c.81 0 1.47-.66 1.47-1.47A9.53 9.53 0 0 0 12.47 11h-.94Z" /></svg>;

export const UserPlatformIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16 6a4 4 0 1 1-8 0 4 4 0 0 1 8 0ZM2 20.53A9.53 9.53 0 0 1 11.53 11h.94c1.28 0 2.5.25 3.61.7.41.18.36.77-.05.96a7 7 0 0 0-3.65 8.6c.11.36-.13.74-.5.74H6.15a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.55l.27-2.6c.02-.26-.27-.37-.41-.16-.48.74-1.03 1.8-1.32 2.9a.53.53 0 0 1-.5.41h-.22C2.66 22 2 21.34 2 20.53Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /><path fill="currentColor" d="M23.66 16.47c.13.57.34 1.69.34 3.23v2.23a1.4 1.4 0 0 1-2.66.63l-.8-1.6a.5.5 0 0 0-.56-.25c-.26.06-.62.12-.98.12s-.72-.06-.98-.12a.5.5 0 0 0-.56.25l-.8 1.6a1.4 1.4 0 0 1-2.66-.63V19.7c0-1.54.2-2.66.34-3.23.31-1.3 1.36-1.55 2.46-1.79.23-.05.46.03.62.18.16.16.35.33.58.32a19.25 19.25 0 0 1 2 0c.23 0 .42-.16.58-.32a.68.68 0 0 1 .62-.18c1.1.24 2.15.5 2.46 1.8Z" /></svg>;

export const HammerIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" d="M1.23 21.13a1 1 0 0 1 0-1.41l7.48-7.47c.2-.2.51-.2.7 0l2.13 2.12c.2.2.2.5 0 .7l-7.48 7.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.41 0l-1.42-1.42ZM7.76 7.76l8.48 8.49a2 2 0 0 0 2.83 0l3.54-3.54a2 2 0 0 0 0-2.83l-2.94-2.94.65-.66a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.4l-1.41-1.42a1 1 0 0 0-1.41 0l-.66.65-2.72-2.71a2 2 0 0 0-2.83 0L7.76 4.93a2 2 0 0 0 0 2.83Z" /></svg>;

export const PhoneCallIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" d="M2 7.4A5.4 5.4 0 0 1 7.4 2c.36 0 .7.22.83.55l1.93 4.64a1 1 0 0 1-.43 1.25L7 10a8.52 8.52 0 0 0 7 7l1.12-2.24a1 1 0 0 1 1.19-.51l5.06 1.56c.38.11.63.46.63.85C22 19.6 19.6 22 16.66 22h-.37C8.39 22 2 15.6 2 7.71V7.4ZM13 3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1 8 8 0 0 1 8 8 1 1 0 1 1-2 0 6 6 0 0 0-6-6 1 1 0 0 1-1-1Z" /><path fill="currentColor" d="M13 7a1 1 0 0 1 1-1 4 4 0 0 1 4 4 1 1 0 1 1-2 0 2 2 0 0 0-2-2 1 1 0 0 1-1-1Z" /></svg>;

export const TrophyIcon = props => <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M8 20a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v.5c0 .28.22.5.5.5h9a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V21a1 1 0 0 0-1-1h-1a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-.48c0-.95.7-1.73 1.5-2.23a5.7 5.7 0 0 0 1.23-1.08l2.3-.7A7 7 0 0 0 23 6.81V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-2.24A2.85 2.85 0 0 0 16 2H8c-1.3 0-2.43.84-2.76 2H3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v.82a7 7 0 0 0 4.96 6.7l2.31.7c.37.42.79.78 1.24 1.07.8.5 1.49 1.28 1.49 2.23V18a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm9.29-8.35.17-.05A5 5 0 0 0 21 6.82V6h-2.27a21.75 21.75 0 0 1-1.44 5.65Zm-10.58 0-.17-.05A5 5 0 0 1 3 6.82V6h2.27c.25 1.94.7 3.95 1.44 5.65Z" clip-rule="evenodd" /></svg>;

The Discord Social SDK allows you to build social features into your game, including friend lists, messaging, voice chat, and rich presence. Unlike a traditional SDK with built-in UI components, the Discord Social SDK provides access to raw data, allowing developers to create a fully customized experience that aligns with their game's aesthetic.

## Core Concepts Overview

Select a topic below to learn more about the Discord Social SDK:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Core Features" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/core-features" icon={<TrophyIcon />}>
    Explore social features like account linking, friends, and rich presence.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication Features" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features" icon={<PhoneCallIcon/>}>
    Learn about messaging, voice chat, and in-game lobbies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration Overview" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/integration-overview" icon={<HammerIcon/>}>
    Learn about the integration overview and implementation steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Platform Compatibility" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/platform-compatibility" icon={<UserPlatformIcon/>}>
    See supported platforms and download information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="OAuth2 Scopes" href="/developers/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/oauth2-scopes" icon={<UserIcon />}>
    Understand OAuth2 scopes and client types for authentication.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Next Steps

After exploring these core concepts, you can start implementing the Discord Social SDK in your game:

* **Ready to integrate?** Follow our [Getting Started](/developers/discord-social-sdk/getting-started) guide for step-by-step setup instructions.
* **Need implementation details?** Check out the development guides for specific features like [Account Linking](/developers/discord-social-sdk/development-guides/account-linking-with-discord) and [Managing Lobbies](/developers/discord-social-sdk/development-guides/managing-lobbies).
* **Looking for UI guidance?** Review the [Design Principles](/developers/discord-social-sdk/design-guidelines/principles) for best practices.

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## Change Log

| Date           | Changes                   |
| -------------- | ------------------------- |
| July 21, 2025  | restructure core concepts |
| June 30, 2025  | restructure oauth scopes  |
| March 17, 2025 | initial release           |