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Magento 2 extension distribution

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Magento 2 extension distribution

Hi,

 

I am wondering if a custom extension can deliver as a package, (eg: .zip) without publish to the marketplace. And client just need to extract the package and perform the necessary steps to enable the extension and etc.

 

Does this custom extension need to go through approval and review process from Magento?

 

Kindly advise.

 

Regards

Sf

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Re: Magento 2 extension distribution

Yes, you can develop Magento extensions to be installed directly without publishing on the Magento Marketplace. Installing a custom extension .zip package locally is very common. Here are a few key points that be helpful:

 

1. Follow Magento best practices: It is still best to utilize Magento coding standards and community conventions when building extensions for proper interoperability. But no enforcement.

2. Provide install/configuration steps: Be sure to supply instructions tailored to your extension’s structure on the files to override, schema changes, setup processes, etc. to ease installation when providing a “raw” extension package.

3. Handle upgrade compatibility: Consider extension structure to maintain compatibility across future Magento upgrades or provide guidance to clients managing updates alongside custom extensions present.

 

You have the complete flexibility to develop and distribute custom extensions outside the Marketplace system using something as simple as a .zip file provided clients are technically able to follow installation instructions in their specific environments.

Avid learner and technical marketer at devrims.com

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Re: Magento 2 extension distribution

You don't need to go through review, but you will also not be able to list it on the official Magento marketplace. You'll have to distribute it yourself through your website.

Founder at https://agency418.com

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Re: Magento 2 extension distribution

Yes, you can develop Magento extensions to be installed directly without publishing on the Magento Marketplace. Installing a custom extension .zip package locally is very common. Here are a few key points that be helpful:

 

1. Follow Magento best practices: It is still best to utilize Magento coding standards and community conventions when building extensions for proper interoperability. But no enforcement.

2. Provide install/configuration steps: Be sure to supply instructions tailored to your extension’s structure on the files to override, schema changes, setup processes, etc. to ease installation when providing a “raw” extension package.

3. Handle upgrade compatibility: Consider extension structure to maintain compatibility across future Magento upgrades or provide guidance to clients managing updates alongside custom extensions present.

 

You have the complete flexibility to develop and distribute custom extensions outside the Marketplace system using something as simple as a .zip file provided clients are technically able to follow installation instructions in their specific environments.

Avid learner and technical marketer at devrims.com

Re: Magento 2 extension distribution

Thanks for your prompt reply. 

 

With this approach, we do not need to go through Magento approval and review, am i rite? 

Re: Magento 2 extension distribution

You don't need to go through review, but you will also not be able to list it on the official Magento marketplace. You'll have to distribute it yourself through your website.

Founder at https://agency418.com