Question 1

What is PreMiD?

Accepted Answer

PreMiD is a simple, configurable utility that allows you to show what you're doing on the web in your Discord status. It supports hundreds of services including YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and many more.

Question 2

Is PreMiD really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! PreMiD is free to use. You get access to hundreds of services, all browser extensions, and community support at no cost.

Question 3

Is PreMiD safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! PreMiD is trusted by thousands of users worldwide. We only collect anonymized analytics data to improve the service. All activities are open-source and community-reviewed for safety. PreMiD is also regularly audited for security.

Question 4

Is PreMiD against Discord's Terms of Service?

Accepted Answer

No, PreMiD is fully compliant with Discord's Terms of Service. We are partnered with Discord and exclusively use official OAuth2 authentication and Discord's APIs that were provided to us.

Question 5

Which platforms does PreMiD support?

Accepted Answer

PreMiD works on all operating systems through browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Since it's extension-only, it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and any other OS that supports these browsers. Mobile is not supported as the nature of mobile apps makes it impractical - users would need to use the website version instead of apps.

Question 6

How do I install PreMiD?

Accepted Answer

To install PreMiD:

1. Visit our downloads page and install the browser extension for your browser
2. The extension will guide you through the setup process
3. Log into Discord in the extension
4. That's it! Start browsing and your activity will show on Discord

Question 7

PreMiD won't connect to Discord

Accepted Answer

If PreMiD won't connect:

- Make sure you're logged into Discord in the extension
- Check that 'Display current activity' is enabled in Discord Settings > Activity Status
- Try refreshing the webpage or restarting your browser
- Make sure the browser extension is enabled
- Note: Discord doesn't need to be running, but you must be logged in through the extension

Question 8

The browser extension isn't working

Accepted Answer

If the extension isn't working:

- Check that the extension is enabled in your browser
- Make sure you're logged into Discord in the extension
- Verify that 'Display current activity' is enabled in Discord Settings > Activity Status
- Try refreshing the webpage
- Reinstall the extension if problems persist

Question 9

How do I add an activity?

Accepted Answer

To add an activity:

1. Visit the Activity Library
2. Find the service you want
3. Click on the activity card
4. Click 'Add Activity' to install it
5. The activity will automatically activate when you visit that service

Question 10

Can I create custom activities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can create custom activities for any website. Check our documentation at https://docs.premid.app for a detailed guide on activity development. You'll need basic JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge.

Question 11

How do I disable an activity temporarily?

Accepted Answer

You can disable activities through the extension popup. Click the PreMiD icon, select the activity you want to pause, and click Disable to temporarily turn it off.

Question 12

How do I uninstall an activity?

Accepted Answer

Open the extension popup, find the activity you want to remove, click on it, then click the Remove button. The activity will be removed immediately.

Question 13

PreMiD isn't showing my activity

Accepted Answer

If your activity isn't showing:

- Check that the activity for that service is installed and enabled
- Make sure you're on a supported page of the website
- Check Discord's Activity Status settings
- Try restarting PreMiD and Discord

Question 14

I'm getting an error when installing an activity

Accepted Answer

If you're getting installation errors:

- Make sure the browser extension is up to date
- Check your internet connection
- Try clearing the extension cache in settings
- Reinstall the browser extension if the issue persists

Question 15

PreMiD is using too much CPU/RAM

Accepted Answer

If PreMiD is using too many resources:

- Disable activities you're not actively using
- Update to the latest version
- Check for conflicting software
- Report the issue on our GitHub if it continues

Question 16

How do I completely uninstall PreMiD?

Accepted Answer

To uninstall PreMiD:

1. Go to your browser's extension settings
2. Find PreMiD in the list of extensions
3. Click remove or uninstall
4. That's it! All extension data will be removed automatically

Question 17

How can I create my own activity?

Accepted Answer

Check out our activity development documentation at https://docs.premid.app. You'll need basic knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript. We provide an activity template and development tools to help you get started.

Question 18

How do I submit an activity to the library?

Accepted Answer

Once your activity is ready, submit a pull request to our Activities repository on GitHub. Our review team will check it for quality and security before adding it to the library.

Question 19

What are the activity development guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Activities must be safe, respect user privacy, follow our coding standards, and provide accurate activity information. Check our documentation for detailed guidelines and best practices.

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