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Add-on, a.k.a. Plug-in is a set of components that enhances the existing, or adds new capabilities to a software application.

A plug-in system is very common, because it lets other developers (and maybe users) make small plug-ins to add new features quite easily.

Add-ons are also a good customization tools, because they let users chose which of the features do they want, and which they don't. It also helps to keep the distributive small.

There are specific tags for certain platforms / applications, like

Usually it's better to use the more specific one.

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Recommended add-ons/plugins for Microsoft Visual Studio

Can anyone recommend any good add-ons or plugins for Microsoft Visual Studio? Freebies are preferred, but if it is worth the cost then that's fine.
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How do I write a Firefox Addon?

What are some resources for getting started writing a Firefox Addon? Is there an API guide somewhere? Is there a getting started tutorial somewhere? Is there a developer discussion board somewhere?
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How can I disable signature checking for Firefox add-ons?

Since version 42, Firefox, by default, refuses to install unsigned add-ons. How do I disable this verification?
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Reflection.Net: how to load dependencies?

I try to add an addons system to my Windows.Net application using Reflection; but it fails when there is addon with dependencie. Addon class have to implement an interface 'IAddon' and to have an empty constructor. Main program load the addon using…
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Exact difference between add-ons, plugins and extensions

What is the exact difference between plugins, add-on and extensions. I have read a lot about this and confused, For example see these four definitions: 1-fire-fox says "Add-ons is the collective name for extensions, themes and plugins" (see…
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SQL Management Studio Plug-ins for Intellisense/Autoformat?

Are there any free, or cheap plug-ins/add-ons for SQL Management Studio that provide intellisense and (less importantly) some auto-formatting? I've recently tried Redgate's product and really like it for these features, but I'm wondering if there…
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Is it possible to publish an Add-on for internal use without approval process?

Is it somehow possible to publish add-on without Google approval if it is going to be used for my internal use only? If not, is there any possibility to make some of the Google Apps Script projects global. So that I would not need to copy same…
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Create a node.js native extension on Windows

I'm trying to access a particular native Windows API call from within a node.js application. I believe that the best way to do this is to create a native extension / addon to node that I can require in my node.js application and call from the…
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How to save the VS window layout for single/extended-multiple screen?

I often work at the office using dual screen and at home using single screen. The window layout of Visual Studio 2010 is messing with me. I want to save/restore the layout so that I can quickly "switch" to the layout I want. How can I do that? Is it…
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Firefox add-ons

What Firefox add-ons do you use that are useful for programmers?
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Developing addins for World of Warcraft - Getting started?

As a long time World of Warcraft player, and a passionate developer I have decided that I would like to combine the two and set about developing some addins. Not only to improve my gameplay experience but as a great opportunity to learn something…
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Vaadin: failed to load widgetset.nocache.js

I'm using Vaadin 6.8.2 and Maven to develop an application. I've tried to add the Calendar add-on (1.3.0 - the version for Vaadin 6) to my project by following step by step the tutorial from this link:…
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how to develop internet explorer add-on

Can we create add-on for IE? If yes where can i find required resources/docs?
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Create Custom ActiveX Controls for SAP B1

I am trying to create custom control for SAP b1 using ActiveX. I created Windows Forms Control Library Made Project Assembly Info COM-Visible (Project properties => Application => Assembly Information) Registerd for COM interop (Project properties…
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How can I add a custom chrome extension to my Electron app?

I am facing some trouble adding chrome addons into my Electron BrowserWindow. Before creating my window (and after the ready event has fired), I try to add a devtools extension that my browser needs to do screen…
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