> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.drip.re/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Build Your First DRIP App > Create a Discord Balance Manager to search by Discord ID and manage point balances 💰 Let's build a practical tool! We'll create a Discord Balance Manager that lets you search members by Discord ID and manage their point balances. Perfect first project to get familiar with DRIP. 🚀 ## Prerequisites (2 minutes) Follow the [quickstart guide](/developer/quickstart) to get your API key and realm ID (found in the dashboard header when your project is selected) Pick your favorite: * **HTML + JavaScript** (runs anywhere, no setup) * **Node.js** (if you like npm and stuff) * **Python** (if you're into that) ## Discord Balance Manager Let's build another useful app! This time we'll create a balance management tool that lets you search for users by their Discord ID and manage their point balances. ### What We're Building A balance management app that: * 🔍 Search users by Discord ID * 💰 View current point balances * ➕ Award or deduct points * 📝 Add reasons for balance changes * 🎯 Simple, clean interface **Perfect for community managers** who need to quickly adjust member balances for events, contests, or corrections! **🔒 SECURITY WARNING: This example is for learning purposes only!** The HTML version below exposes your API key in client-side JavaScript, which is **NOT SAFE for production use**. Anyone can view your API key by inspecting the page source. **For production applications:** * Use server-side code (Node.js, Python, etc.) to keep API keys secure * Store API keys in environment variables, never in source code * Implement proper authentication and authorization * Consider using the [App Client flow](/developer/app-development) for multi-realm applications **This tutorial is safe for:** * Local development and testing * Learning DRIP API concepts * Prototyping (with test API keys only) ### HTML + JavaScript Version ```html balance-manager.html theme={"dark"} DRIP Balance Manager 💰

💰 Balance Manager

Search and manage member point balances

🔍 Find Member by Discord ID

Right-click a user in Discord → Copy User ID
``` ### Key Features Explained The app searches for members using their Discord user ID: * Uses the `/realm/{realmId}/members/search` endpoint * Searches by `type=discord` and the provided Discord ID * Returns member details including current point balances Handles multiple point currencies in your realm: * Fetches available currencies from `/realm/{realmId}/points` * Populates dropdown menus for currency selection * Displays all current balances with currency names and emojis Award or deduct points with full control: * Uses `/realm/{realmId}/members/{memberId}/point-balance` endpoint * Positive values for awards, negative for deductions * Optional reason tracking for audit purposes * Real-time balance updates after each operation ### How to Get Discord IDs In Discord: Settings → Advanced → Enable "Developer Mode" Right-click any user → "Copy User ID" Paste the ID into the search field and click "Search Member" ## What's Next? 🚀 Congratulations! You just built your first DRIP app! 🎉 Here are some ideas for your next projects: Show detailed analytics: points over time, top earners, activity trends Searchable member list with profiles, badges, and achievements Show active quests, completion rates, and member progress Let members spend points on rewards directly from your app ### Ready for More Advanced Stuff? Build apps that work across multiple communities Explore all available endpoints and advanced features **Share your creation!** Built something cool? Show it off in our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/dripchain) and get feedback from other developers! 🚀