Executing an iMessage Extension app by clicking on a button in the main application

Question

Is it possible to launch my iMessage app extension from the main application( developed using Swift4), by clicking a button? I have already published the app in the store, but I don't know how to do it.

Answer 1

You should be able to do this by using the same iTunes link for your app, with an added query parameter of ?app=messages

Using Starbucks as an example, their App Store URL is

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starbucks/id331177714

But the URL to launch iMessage, and pull up your iMessage app would be

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starbucks/id331177714?app=messages