.. _addons:
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Add-ons
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With Add-ons, you can install third-party software programs to add additional features, abilities and customization options by using `third party add-ons `_
like extensions and plugins.
.. note:: Most of the VLC extensions are offered for desktop version while there are only a few for the mobile version of the VLC app.
Here are a few things that you must know about VLC Media Player Addons:
1. When it comes to filetype, VLC Media Player add-ons generally have a .lua extension.
2. VLC Media Player add-ons are developed by third-parties, who are interested in extending the possibilities of VLC’s usage.
3. VLC Addons are downloadable from the official `VLC addon website `_
4. Addons or .lua files are downloaded and are copied to a location in the VLC’s program files directory to be installed.
5. After copying the lua files, you will have to restart your VLC media player or start a new instance of the player.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
:name: toc-addons
extensions.rst
skins.rst