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+# Apps structure
+
+> This is the structure of the `apps` directory.
+
+## docs
+
+AFFiNE Developer Documentation using [waku](https://github.com/dai-shi/waku).
+
+## electron
+
+> `web` needs to be built before electron.
+
+AFFiNE Desktop (macOS, Linux and Windows Distribution) using [Electron](https://www.electronjs.org/).
+
+## server
+
+Server using [Nest.js](https://nestjs.com/).
+
+## storybook
+
+Storybook using [Storybook](https://storybook.js.org/).
+
+## web
+
+AFFiNE Core Application using [React.js](https://reactjs.org/).