Indexed

Publishing your addon to the Index.

Use Cases

This approach allows you to be found by new users the easiest, however it comes with expectations, guidelines and standards.

Expectations

• You are expected to maintain your addon for as long as it’s indexed. If it falls into disrepair and is not updated, it may be unindexed.

• Your addon fulfills all of the Qualities of the low threshold upon being indexed and makes an effort to stay compliant with future changes.

Recommendations

• You should announce your addon before submission on the Discord, Forum, Reddit, .. so people try it out and you receive real usage feedback.

• You should tag your repository with at least the freecad & addon topics improve searchability.

Steps

1. Ensure your addon’s code is in a publicly accessible repository.

2. Ensure your addon covers the low threshold of Qualities as far as you know how to on your own.

3. Ensure all functionality is in working order before requesting the review.

4. Send an email with your repository’s url
   to the AEC to start the review process.

   PhoneDroid.FGL@proton.me

Review

In the review process your addon will be checked for compliance with the required Qualities, you will be informed about any changes you need to make and given information on how to do so if you require it.

Once it’s in compliance you will be asked to make a new release / tag, after which your addon is added to the Index and after a day or so the addition should be reflected in the addon manager.