A lot of people use Skype now-a-days and one convenient feature is the ability to use the skype:// protocol handler for creating actionable links on the web. Examples of this are to initiate a call, or add a user as a friend. The list below details the types of links that you can use:
| Action | Example Link | Result |
| Call User | skype:dordotky?call | Skype will initiate a call to the user |
| Add User | skype:dordotky?add | Skype will pop up a box to add the user |
| Chat with User | skype:dordotky?chat | Skype will initiate a chat with the user |
| View Profile | skype:dordotky?userinfo | Skype will open the ‘View Profile’ window for the given user |
| Leave Voicemail | skype:dordotky?voicemail | Skype will record a voicemail to leave for user |
| Send File | skype:dordotky?sendfile | Skype will initiate a file send to a user |