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'''Manage VRChat''' refers to the various tools available for managing VRChat friends, worlds, avatars, groups, and other features outside of gameplay. In addition to the VRChat client and the [https://vrchat.com/home VRChat website], third-party applications provide alternative interfaces for interacting with VRChat through the [[VRChat API]]. Third-party tools often extend or improve on features available in VRChat. Where a tool provides a notable quality-of-life enhancement over the built-in implementation, this is noted in the table below.
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'''Manage VRChat''' encompasses the tasks involved in organizing and controlling a user's VRChat experience, including [[Avatars|avatars]], [[Worlds|worlds]], [[Groups|groups]], [[Social|social connections]], [[Inventory|inventory]], and [[VRChat Account|account settings]]. These tasks can be performed through VRChat's in-game menus, the [https://vrchat.com/home VRChat website], or third-party applications that interact with VRChat through the [[VRChat API]].


==Feature comparison==
==Account==
''Main articles: [[VRChat Account]], [[Account Linking]], [[VRC+]]''
 
A [[VRChat Account|VRChat account]] provides access to the [https://vrchat.com/home VRChat website], the [[VRChat SDK]], and other VRChat services. Users who originally signed up through a platform such as Steam or Meta can [[Account Linking|link their platform account]] to a full VRChat account to unlock additional features. An active [[VRC+]] subscription expands storage limits for avatar favorites, world favorites, and [[Inventory|inventory]] items.
 
==Avatars==
''Main articles: [[Avatars]], [[Public Avatars]], [[Avatar Marketplace]]''
 
Users can manage their avatar collection by favoriting avatars they encounter, cloning avatars from other users (if cloning is enabled), or browsing [[Public Avatars|public avatars]] in the [[Shop]]. Additional avatars can be purchased through the [[Avatar Marketplace]]. Users with the required [[Trust Rank|trust rank]] can upload custom avatars using the [[VRChat SDK]].
 
==Worlds==
''Main articles: [[Worlds]], [[Instances]], [[Community Labs]]''
 
VRChat provides several tools for organizing worlds. Users can set a [[Worlds|home world]], maintain favorite world lists, and browse world categories or search for specific worlds. Creators can upload worlds using the [[VRChat SDK]], which first appear in [[Community Labs]] before becoming fully public. Each world can have multiple [[Instances|instances]] with different access types and regions.
 
==Groups==
''Main article: [[Groups]]''
 
[[Groups]] allow users to form and organize communities within VRChat. Members can join up to 100 groups (or 200 with [[VRC+]]), represent a group on their nameplate and profile, and participate in group [[Instances|instances]] and [[Calendar|events]]. Group owners can configure roles, permissions, and membership visibility.
 
==Social==
''Main articles: [[Social]], [[Trust Rank]], [[Reporting]]''
 
VRChat's [[Social|social features]] include a friends list, friend favorites, user profiles, statuses, invites, and friend notes. Users can manage who they interact with through blocking, muting, and [[Reporting|reporting]]. The [[Trust Rank]] system determines what level of content a user can see by default from other users.
 
==Inventory==
''Main articles: [[Inventory]], [[Emojis]], [[Stickers]], [[Items]]''
 
The [[Inventory]] system allows users to manage photos, prints, user icons, emojis, stickers, and items. Some inventory features, such as custom user icons and the photo gallery, require an active [[VRC+]] subscription. Users can upload custom [[Emojis|emojis]] and use [[Stickers|stickers]] and [[Items|items]] during gameplay.
 
==VRChat website==
''Main article: [[Resources]]''
 
Many management tasks can also be performed outside of the VRChat client through the [https://vrchat.com/home VRChat website]. The website provides access to friends, worlds, avatars, groups, and profile settings. It also serves as the primary interface for account management, including password resets and two-factor authentication.
 
==Third-party tools==
 
In addition to VRChat's built-in tools, third-party applications provide alternative interfaces for managing VRChat through the [[VRChat API]]. These tools often extend built-in features with additions such as unlimited local favorites, activity logging, and desktop notifications.
 
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Avatars]]
*[[Worlds]]
*[[Groups]]
*[[Social]]
*[[Inventory]]
*[[VRChat Account]]
*[[Settings]]
*[[Resources]]
*[[Community:VRCX|VRCX]]
*[[Community:VRCX|VRCX]]
*[[Community:VRCNext|VRCNext]]
*[[Community:VRCNext|VRCNext]]
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*[[VRChat API]]
*[[VRChat API]]


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Manage VRChat encompasses the tasks involved in organizing and controlling a user's VRChat experience, including avatars, worlds, groups, social connections, inventory, and account settings. These tasks can be performed through VRChat's in-game menus, the VRChat website, or third-party applications that interact with VRChat through the VRChat API.

Account

Main articles: VRChat Account, Account Linking, VRC+

A VRChat account provides access to the VRChat website, the VRChat SDK, and other VRChat services. Users who originally signed up through a platform such as Steam or Meta can link their platform account to a full VRChat account to unlock additional features. An active VRC+ subscription expands storage limits for avatar favorites, world favorites, and inventory items.

Avatars

Main articles: Avatars, Public Avatars, Avatar Marketplace

Users can manage their avatar collection by favoriting avatars they encounter, cloning avatars from other users (if cloning is enabled), or browsing public avatars in the Shop. Additional avatars can be purchased through the Avatar Marketplace. Users with the required trust rank can upload custom avatars using the VRChat SDK.

Worlds

Main articles: Worlds, Instances, Community Labs

VRChat provides several tools for organizing worlds. Users can set a home world, maintain favorite world lists, and browse world categories or search for specific worlds. Creators can upload worlds using the VRChat SDK, which first appear in Community Labs before becoming fully public. Each world can have multiple instances with different access types and regions.

Groups

Main article: Groups

Groups allow users to form and organize communities within VRChat. Members can join up to 100 groups (or 200 with VRC+), represent a group on their nameplate and profile, and participate in group instances and events. Group owners can configure roles, permissions, and membership visibility.

Social

Main articles: Social, Trust Rank, Reporting

VRChat's social features include a friends list, friend favorites, user profiles, statuses, invites, and friend notes. Users can manage who they interact with through blocking, muting, and reporting. The Trust Rank system determines what level of content a user can see by default from other users.

Inventory

Main articles: Inventory, Emojis, Stickers, Items

The Inventory system allows users to manage photos, prints, user icons, emojis, stickers, and items. Some inventory features, such as custom user icons and the photo gallery, require an active VRC+ subscription. Users can upload custom emojis and use stickers and items during gameplay.

VRChat website

Main article: Resources

Many management tasks can also be performed outside of the VRChat client through the VRChat website. The website provides access to friends, worlds, avatars, groups, and profile settings. It also serves as the primary interface for account management, including password resets and two-factor authentication.

Third-party tools

In addition to VRChat's built-in tools, third-party applications provide alternative interfaces for managing VRChat through the VRChat API. These tools often extend built-in features with additions such as unlimited local favorites, activity logging, and desktop notifications.

Feature comparison

Feature VRChat VRCX VRCNext
Friends and social
View friends list Yes Yes, + fuzzy search, instance grouping Yes
Add or remove friends Yes Yes, + bulk unfriend Yes
Favorite friends Yes (3 lists) Yes, + unlimited local favorites Yes
Friend notes Yes (up to 5,000) Yes, + unlimited local memos, custom color tags Yes
Block or mute users Yes Yes Yes, + blocked/muted list view
Friend activity log No Yes (status, avatar, location, bio, name changes) Yes (online/offline, status, bio)
Time spent tracking No Yes (time together, friendship dates, activity heatmap, avatar wear time) Yes (time with users, time in worlds)
Mutual friends Yes Yes, + interactive graph visualization Yes
Messenger No No Yes (via invite/response messages; rate-limited)
Multi-invite to instance No Yes (searchable dialog, shows who is already present) Yes (with progress bar; rate-limited)
Worlds and instances
Search for worlds Yes Yes, + paste IDs or URLs Yes
View world details Yes Yes Yes
Create instances Yes Yes Yes
Create group instances Yes Yes Yes
Favorite worlds Yes (4 lists / 8 with VRC+) Yes, + unlimited local favorites Yes, + move between groups
View active instances Yes Yes, + instance activity chart Yes
Avatars
Change avatar Yes Yes Yes
Search avatars Yes Yes, + configurable external avatar databases Yes, + avtrdb.com, Rose Database
Favorite avatars Yes (1 list / 6 with VRC+) Yes, + unlimited local favorites Yes
Upload avatar/world images No Yes (with automatic resizing) No
Edit avatar/world details No Yes (name, description, tags; bulk content tag editor) No
Groups
View and manage groups Yes Yes, + CSV export Yes
Create group posts Yes Yes Yes
View group gallery Yes Yes Yes
Group favorites export/import No Yes No
Profile
Edit status and bio Yes Yes, + saved status presets Yes
Change profile picture Yes Yes Yes
Edit social links Yes Yes Yes
Notifications
Friend requests Yes Yes Yes
Instance invites Yes Yes Yes
Real-time notifications In-game only Yes, + desktop toasts, VR overlay Yes, + toast cards, inline accept/deny
Media and photos
View VRChat photos Yes Yes, + world metadata search Yes, + sorted by date, infinite scroll, filters
Photo world metadata In-game only Yes, + metadata search Yes (requires VRCCam metadata)
Discord webhook relay No No Yes (up to 4 webhooks; custom bot name/avatar)
Integration and utilities
Discord Rich Presence In-game only Yes, + world thumbnail, player count, join button No
VR overlay N/A Yes (HMD + wrist overlay; live notification feed) Yes (friends tab with quick invite; world location tab)
Auto-launch companion apps No Yes Yes
Chatbox relay (now playing, stats) No No Yes (Spotify/iTunes, AFK, CPU/RAM, time, session duration; live preview)
OSC parameter control In-game only No Yes, + auto-detect parameters
World persistence Yes Partial (being deprecated in favor of VRChat's native implementation) No
Crash recovery and auto-rejoin No Yes No
Events calendar Yes Yes Yes
VRCVideoCacher integration No No Yes (install, update, start/stop from app)
Platform availability
Windows Yes Yes Yes
Linux Yes (in-game via Steam/Proton) Yes (Electron AppImage) Partial (early build; porting in progress)
macOS Website only Yes (Electron; Homebrew available) No
Android / iOS Yes No No

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