XF 2.0 How can I create a new add-on with xenForo 2.0

[SyTry]

Hi, I read the following documentation :

• https://xenforo.com/xf2-docs/dev/

And on this part :

• https://xenforo.com/xf2-docs/dev/lets-build-an-add-on/

I do not know how to start.

The first thing we need to do is create the add-on, for this we need to open a command prompt / shell / terminal window, change the directory to your XF installation root (where cmd.php is located)

Where is the command prompt / shell / terminal window in xenForo 2 ? Thank you for your future answers even though the question may seem silly.

 

[Fethi.dz]

Windows+X then hit A then cd /XF root

 

[Jaxel]

Windows+X then hit A

Oh ****, I didn't know about this. I just use SSH Putty.

 

[Fethi.dz]

Oh ****, I didn't know about this. I just use SSH Putty.

For locally devlopments I use Windows Command Prompt, but for live "Dedicated Server" I use Putty

 

[SyTry]

Windows+X then hit A then cd /XF root

Thank you for your answer, but does CMD work for online development? Not for locally

 

[Fethi.dz]

Thank you for your answer, but does CMD work for online development? Not for locally

For online use Putty http://www.putty.org

 

[SyTry]

For online use Putty http://www.putty.org

Du you have a tutorial for use Putty with XF please ?

 

[JordanH]

Do you have to use the command line to create addons in XF2 now?
Seems a little absurd.

 

[MaGeFH]

Do you have to use the command line to create addons in XF2 now?
Seems a little absurd.

IMHO, it seems absurd not to use it.

But, you don't have to. Just create the directory in /src/addons/ and place a valid addon.json inside.

Then you should be able to install the new blank add-on in your backend.

 

[JoyFreak]

I'm also stuck on this part. I followed all the steps here: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xf-on-localhost.7916/
The XenForo is up and running on localhost but can't figure out this bit:

The first thing we need to do is create the add-on, for this we need to open a command prompt / shell / terminal window, change the directory to your XF installation root (where cmd.php is located)

 

[Paul B]

If you are using xampp, click on the Shell button.



Then cd to the directory where XF is installed - in my case it's htdocs/xf.

 

[JoyFreak]

Thank you. That worked. Just a confirmation please, if I want to only create template modifications with the add-on, I can skip all the steps after "Create the add-on" right? For example, "Creating the Setup class" and onwards?

 

[RobinHood]

Yep, you don't need a setup class for template modifications only. You may want to reference the development tools section for other command line commands for building and creating new versions of your add on and the addon structure section for ensuring your addon.json is correct.

 

[JoyFreak]

Created my first add-on! Yay!

 

[Kevin]

Created my first add-on! Yay!

Cool! Now comes the addiction part where you stay up all night working on stuff because you've got an idea that's bugging 'ya.

 

[JoyFreak]

Cool! Now comes the addiction part where you stay up all night working on stuff because you've got an idea that's bugging 'ya.

Yeah, I'm actually looking forward to my next one!