Add-Ons

Deprecated name for the System.Contribs type of extension. Some older extensions will still be named as an AddOn.

Overview

An add-on runs separately from the Foswiki scripts, e.g. for data import, export to static HTML, etc. Add-Ons normally do not call any Foswiki code directly, though may invoke Foswiki scripts. There are different types of add-ons, they may be stand alone scripts, browser plugins, office tool extensions, or even a set of topics that form a wiki application.

See other types of extensions: Contribs, Plugins, Skins

Add-Ons Installed on this site

Installing AddOns

• Use /bin/configure to browse or search the list of extensions available from Foswiki.org, and to install the extension.
• Or, use the tools/extension_installer script to download and install the extension.
• Or, download an extension package from some other source, and unzip it.
• Follow any special installation instructions in the AddOn topic.

Creating new Add-Ons

• New extensions in this category should be created as a Contrib. AddOns are deprecated. Visit Foswiki:Development/ExtensionDeveloperGuide for more details.

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