# Penpot 2.3 release: Plugin system is here! šŸ§© **URL:** \ **Category:** Product updates\ **Created:** [October 29, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923 "2024-10-29T14:42:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![myfunnyandy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/myfunnyandy/32/54_2.png) [@myfunnyandy](https://community.penpot.app/u/myfunnyandy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/1 "2024-10-29T14:42:47Z")
Weā€™re absolutely thrilled to introduce the new **[Penpot 2.3 release](https://penpot.app/dev-diaries) that brings the long-awaited launch of the Plugin System**. This game-changing release allows users to customize and extend Penpot like never before. This marks a major milestone for our platform, making it even more versatile and adaptable to your unique design and code needs. It also has the potential to play a key role in empowering the community on its path to making Penpot the design tool of our dreams. ![Cover design for release 2.3](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/penpot/original/2X/2/239327a679285c534383f5543d0936a5848dc06e.png) ## Whatā€™s new? Penpot Plugins is a new system for developers and designers to supercharge their Penpot experience. Whether youā€™re looking to add new functionalities, integrate third-party services, or create custom tools, you can make it all possible now. We want to make it super easy and safe for you to extend Penpot however you like. Hereā€™s how (these were the main goals we validated in the [beta test](https://community.penpot.app/t/the-plugin-system-beta-test-is-over-how-did-it-go/6702)): - You can build plugins with standard web technologies like **Javascript, CSS, and HTML**. - Developing plugins is highly decoupled from Penpotā€™s development environmentā€”no need to learn Clojure or follow our contribution guidelines. - Plugins run in their own sandboxed environment, so they wonā€™t interfere with Penpotā€™s features or security. Of course, everything is open source. If youā€™re interested in diving straight into the code, head over to our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/penpot/penpot-plugins). ## Create plugins Are you a plugin creator? Check out our [plugin tech documentation](https://help.penpot.app/plugins/) for a full guide on how to start building your own plugins. Our documentation is packed with [step-by-step instructions on how to create plugins](https://help.penpot.app/plugins/create-a-plugin/). Weā€™ve also included some representative [examples](https://help.penpot.app/plugins/examples-templates/) that can serve as guide to help you get started quickly! ![Image of the repository with examples of specific functionality from the Penpot API to help you get started on creating your own Penpot plugin.](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/penpot/original/2X/7/7d2f6d2c4db0216f760468bd50386b09dc12cf48.png) _[Repository with examples](https://github.com/penpot/penpot-plugins-samples) of specific functionality from the Penpot API to help you get started on creating your own Penpot plugin._ ## Install and use plugins [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/penpot/original/2X/1/102c2a428ee6c293fdaeaaa7a3ad0f61e4d7d230.jpeg "How to install plugins in Penpot") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLIv1f0sX8Q) Plugins should be (and we think they are!) quite easy to install. You can add them straight from the [Penpot Hubā€™s plugin list](https://penpot.app/penpothub/plugins) with a simple click on ā€œinstallā€. If the plugin isnā€™t listed, no problemā€”just use its URL. To use them, youā€™ll find quick access in both the toolbar and the main menu, plus a handy shortcut, of course! ## This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship This is a massive milestone to our mission of making design more open, collaborative, and customizable. Weā€™re excited to support your journey with Penpot 2.3 release and we canā€™t wait to see how youā€™ll use it to improve your workflows and bring your creativity to life. Be sure to keep an eye on our evolving [Penpot Hub](https://penpot.app/penpothub) to pick the ones that are best suited to enhance your workflow. Let us know what you think about our new plugins. Please **share your feedback and ideas** right here or in your own community post. Letā€™s keep building something awesome together! ---
**Author:** ![patronage.seismic487](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/76d3ee/32.png) [@patronage.seismic487](https://community.penpot.app/u/patronage.seismic487)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/2 "2024-10-30T17:18:24Z")
Iā€™m still learning PenPot, but loving it so far. Amazing stuff you guys have built and are still building on! Seriously, great work! ---
**Author:** ![thierryc](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/thierryc/32/3385_2.png) [@thierryc](https://community.penpot.app/u/thierryc)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/3 "2024-10-30T22:20:36Z")
Hi @myfunnyandy, Iā€™d like to add my QR-code plugin to the Plugin Page [Penpot Hub Plugins](https://penpot.app/penpothub/plugins) on Penpot Hub. Could you let me know how to proceed? GitHub repository: [QR-code Penpot Plugin](https://github.com/thierryc/qrcode-penpot-plugin) Installation URL: [Install QR-code Plugin](https://qrcode-penpot-plugin.ap.cx/manifest.json) Thanks in advance! [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/penpot/original/2X/7/703bc99173de96b3f1fb4ffbacb8ad3207f4c911.png) ](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thierryc/qrcode-penpot-plugin/refs/heads/main/assets/preview-qrcode-penpot-plugin.png) ---
**Author:** ![myfunnyandy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/myfunnyandy/32/54_2.png) [@myfunnyandy](https://community.penpot.app/u/myfunnyandy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/4 "2024-10-30T22:34:40Z")
Hi @thierryc! Just fill this form so the team can review and it: [Penpot | Create plugin](https://penpot.app/penpothub/plugins/create-plugin) Weā€™ll get in touch if we find anything that could prevent us from publishing it. If you need anything else just let us know. Thanks in advance for your contribution šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![thierryc](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/thierryc/32/3385_2.png) [@thierryc](https://community.penpot.app/u/thierryc)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/5 "2024-10-30T23:02:09Z")
Hi @myfunnyandy ! Thanks for the info. Iā€™ve filled out the form. Looking forward to the teamā€™s feedback, and Iā€™m here if you need any additional details to move things forward. Thanks for the opportunity! šŸ˜Š šŸš€ ---
**Author:** ![daledesilva](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/daledesilva/32/6493_2.png) [@daledesilva](https://community.penpot.app/u/daledesilva)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/6 "2024-11-19T13:54:37Z")
Is there somewhere we can post plugin development questions? Currently thereā€™s no community section set up for it, nor a tag for ā€˜pluginā€™. Posting code questions in the normal threads might be a little off putting for non-developer users. And it would be nice to see all development questions in one place so I can help answer them too. Loving the system! Thanks for the release @myfunnyandy and team! šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Paula](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/paula/32/70_2.png) [@Paula](https://community.penpot.app/u/Paula)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-2-3-release-plugin-system-is-here/6923/7 "2024-11-22T15:11:34Z")
A new video is now available where @alotor explains how you can use and build plugins in more details. [https://youtu.be/2IRkFAjB0Is?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/2IRkFAjB0Is?feature=shared)