What is an app
In this article, you’ll learn what an “app” means in Chromaport and how it works within your workspace.
Overview
In Chromaport, an app represents a connection to a specific application installed on one of your computers (hosts). Instead of storing or running the application itself, Chromaport stores the app path or app command that points to where the application exists on your computer.
This means that when you add an app in Chromaport, you are not uploading or installing anything new — you are simply linking to an application that already exists on your host machine.
Once added, the app becomes available in your workspace and can be launched remotely from any connected device.
How apps work
Apps in Chromaport are part of your workspace and act as entry points to your software.
When you launch an app:
- Chromaport connects to a selected host computer
- The application runs on that host
- The session is streamed to your current device (client)
This allows you to use your applications from anywhere, without needing to install them on every device.
One app, multiple computers
A single app in Chromaport can be available on multiple computers.
For example, if you have the same application installed on different machines, you can configure it across multiple hosts. In the workspace, it will still appear as one app icon.
When you open it, you can choose which computer you want to run it from.
This provides flexibility and allows you to switch between machines depending on availability, performance, or location.
Adding applications
There are several ways to add apps to your workspace:
- Add app based on this computer
Lets you select an application installed on your current device - Add app based on existing workspace app
Allows you to add the same app from another computer using the same app path or command - Add app manually
Lets you define the app path or command yourself (commonly used from mobile devicess)
Collaboration and access
Apps can also be shared with other workspace members. Depending on permissions, users can:
- Access and launch shared apps
- Use them from assigned computers
- Collaborate using the same tools and environment
This makes Chromaport useful not only for personal use, but also for team workflows where multiple users need access to the same applications.
Summary
In Chromaport, an app is a reference to an application installed on a host computer. By adding apps to your workspace, you create a flexible system where your software is always accessible, regardless of the device you’re using. Combined with multi-device support and collaboration features, apps become a powerful way to centralize and share your tools across environments.