A method is performed at a mobile computing device including a non-transitory memory that stores a first native application that is installed at the mobile computing device and one or more processors. The method includes executing the first native application that is installed at the mobile computing device. The method includes formulating a query for application functions. The method includes sending the query to a remote system via the first native application, wherein the remote system stores information regarding application functions. The method includes, in response to sending the query, receiving a result that includes a portion of a functionality associated with a second native application. The method includes providing access to the functionality without installing the second native application.