Getting Started
Get Patchwork set up in minutes. No download required — Patchwork runs directly in your browser as a Progressive Web App.
Visit app.patchwork.work in your browser to get started, or see the Install page for instructions on adding it to your home screen.
Requirements
- Any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox)
- A Discord account (used to sign in)
- ~100 MB free disk space
Patchwork works on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and Chromebook. See the Install page for platform-specific instructions.
Installation
Patchwork is a Progressive Web App — no download required. Visit the app in your browser and optionally add it to your home screen for an app-like experience.
Open the app
Visit app.patchwork.work in any modern browser on any device.
Sign in with Discord
Tap Sign in with Discord on the welcome screen. You’ll be taken to Discord’s own authorisation page — Patchwork never sees your password.
Add to home screen (optional)
Android: tap the browser menu (⋮) and choose Add to Home Screen.
iPhone / iPad: tap the Share button (↑) and choose Add to Home Screen.
Windows / Mac: look for the install icon (⊕) in the address bar, or open the browser menu and choose Install Patchwork.
Signing In
Patchwork signs you in with your Discord account using the Logto OIDC standard. Patchwork never sees your Discord password — you authorise directly on Discord’s own page. Your identity token lets you connect with other Patchwork users.
Tap “Sign in with Discord”
On the Patchwork welcome screen, tap the sign-in button. You’ll be redirected to Discord’s authorisation page.
Authorise with Discord
Click Authorise on the Discord OAuth screen. Patchwork only requests your username and avatar — nothing else.
Name your system
On first sign-in you’ll be prompted to enter a name for your system. This is stored only on your device and is never sent to the server unless you choose to share it with a friend.
Privacy note: Sign-in uses the OAuth 2.0 PKCE flow. Nothing is stored beyond the secure identity token. No third parties other than Discord and Logto are involved in authentication.
Stealth Mode
Stealth mode lets you hide Patchwork instantly in public. One tap replaces the app with a convincing decoy screen so bystanders cannot see your system data.
Tap the shield icon in the top bar to enter stealth mode. Tap again (or use your device’s back gesture) to return to Patchwork.
First Steps
Once you’re in, here’s a suggested order for getting set up:
Import from SimplyPlural (optional)
If you’re already using SimplyPlural, import your data first so you don’t have to re-enter everything. See the Import guide.
Add your members
Navigate to the Members screen and add each member of your system — name, pronouns, and optionally a photo. See Managing Members.
Set up categories
If your system is large, organise members into categories now. Categories can be nested as deeply as you need. See Categories.
Log your first front
Open the Fronting screen and tap the member who is currently fronting to start tracking. See Fronting Tracker.
Connect with friends (optional)
Send a friend request to other Patchwork users to share encrypted fronting updates. See Friend System.