description
Limited availability
This feature is not Baseline because it does not work in some of the most widely-used browsers.
Thedescription manifest member is used to explain the core features or functionality of your web application.This text helps users understand your app's purpose when viewing it in an app store.
Note:Thedescription member is optional, and app stores may not use this text when presenting your app.
Syntax
"description": "Track your daily tasks and plan your projects efficiently."Values
descriptionA string that describes your web app.
Description
Thedescription member is supplementary metadata that does not affect the app's runtime behavior or how browsers present the app.Its value is used in app stores and other distribution platforms to help users understand what your app does.Additionally, it provides an accessible description of your installed app.
Examples
Adding a description for a meal planning web app
Simpledescription in left-to-right language:
{ "name": "Meal Planner", "description": "Plan your weekly meals and automatically generate shopping lists. Track nutrition and discover recipes."}Specifications
| Specification |
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| Web App Manifest - Application Information # description-member |