---
{
  "title": "Deep Links",
  "intro": "Operating system specific documentation."
}
---

# When to use

**Deep Links** in Workflowy are special URLs (using the `workflowy://` protocol) that open directly to a specific bullet in the Workflowy desktop or mobile app.

- On mobile, clicking a Workflowy link auto‑redirects you into the app (if installed).
- On desktop, deep link support is optional - enabling it lets those links open the app (instead of just the browser).
- Deep links are useful when you want to send someone (or yourself) to an exact place in your outline - perfect for sharing tasks, references, or context.

# Linux

1. Create `~/.local/share/applications/workflowy.desktop` with the following content:

**NOTE:** replace `/path/to/your.AppImage` with the actual path to the Workflowy AppImage.

2. Once the file is created, run the following commands to register it: