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<section begin="intro" />The ''Add-on manager's'' purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the Kodi application. It can be browsed like any other section and the various installed/uninstalled, enabled/disabled add-ons. In the Add-on manager you can also change the settings for auto update, notifications and foreign filter by bringing up the slide in submenu (press left {{keypress|left}} to show/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.<section end="intro" />
<section begin="intro" />The ''Add-on manager's'' purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the Kodi application. It can be browsed like any other section and the various installed/uninstalled, enabled/disabled add-ons. In the Add-on manager you can also change the settings for auto update, notifications and search for installed add-ons by bringing up the slide in submenu (press left {{keypress|left}} to show/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.<section end="intro" />
 
== How to access the Add-on browser ==
<gallery widths=400px heights=225px>
File:add-ons-accessing-1.png|'''Step 1:''' From the Home screen, navigate to the '''Add-ons''' menu item.  Then select '''Enter add-on browser'''.
File:Add-ons-accessing-3.png|'''Step 2:''' The '''Add-on browser''', displaying five/six options  (explained below).
</gallery>
{{note|You may also enter into the '''Add-on manager''' (see below) by just selecting '''Add-ons''' as show in '''Step 1'''}}


== How to access the Add-on manager ==
== How to access the Add-on manager ==
From the ''home screen'', go to
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;<big>{{highlight|System -> Add-ons|bordered=yes}}</big>
File:Add-ons-accessing-1.png|Select '''Add-ons''' from then menu on the Home screen.
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File:Add-on_manager_main.png|From there you can select which add-on category you want to view.
File:add-ons-accessing-1.png|'''Step 1:''' Select ''System'' on the ''home screen''.
File:Addon_manager_browser_access.png|You will also no longer be able to access the '''Add-on browser''',  as shown above from the Home menu, once you have installed your first add-on.  Instead you will have to enter the '''Add-on manager''' and select the '''BOX''' icon in the upper left corner.
File:add-ons-accessing-2.png|'''Step 2:''' Select ''Add-ons''.
File:add-ons-accessing-3.png|'''Step 3:''' The ''Add-on manager'', displaying four/five options  (explained below).
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;Available updates
;Available updates
:When an update to an add-on is available it will show up here. By default, add-ons are set to update automatically, so this should normally be empty unless you have changed your preferences to prevent automatic update installs.
:When an update to an add-on is available it will show up here. By default, add-ons are set to update automatically, so this should normally be empty unless you have changed your preferences to prevent automatic update installs.
;Recently updated
:Shows as list of recently updated add-ons.


;Install from repository
;Install from repository
:allows you to install new add-ons from the installed repositories.  ''Kodi.tv add-on repository'' is the official add-on repository that is already included in Kodi, but other add-on repository sources can also be installed.  (see [[Unofficial repositories#How to install additional add-on repositories|How to install additional add-on repositories]] for more info)
:Allows you to install new add-ons from the installed repositories.  ''Kodi.tv add-on repository'' is the official add-on repository that is already included in Kodi, but other add-on repository sources can also be installed.  (see [[Unofficial repositories#How to install additional add-on repositories|How to install additional add-on repositories]] for more info)


;Install from ZIP file
;Install from ZIP file
:allows the installation of an add-on or repository from a ZIP file, either from the hard drive or LAN.
:Allows the installation of an add-on or repository from a ZIP file, either from the hard drive or LAN.


;Search
;Search
:allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
:Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
 
;System
:Allows users to see which add-ons are running or used by another add-on. It contains the following sub-categories:
:*'''Dependancies -''' Various module/lib add-ons that are required for other add-ons to run. Previously, many of these add-ons were not listed in the GUI at all, which prevented the ability to use rollback or see change logs.
:*'''Orphaned dependancies -''' Module/lib add-ons that are safe to uninstall as they are no longer needed. For example, some module add-ons might be installed to support a new skin add-on, but are no longer needed if that skin add-on is later uninstalled.
:*'''Running -''' What add-ons are currently running all the time (such as services), which helps find add-ons that might be causing slow-downs. Please note that some add-ons are designed to run all the time, and most shouldn't cause any issue.
 


=== Lefthand sidebar menu ===
=== Lefthand sidebar menu ===
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;View
;View
: The view mode that items are displayed as. Similar to other areas of the interface, such as the video and audio libraries. Common view modes include lists, icons, and variations on those.
: The view mode that items are displayed as. Similar to other areas of the interface, such as the video and audio libraries. Common view modes include lists, icons, and variations on those.
;Order
: This allows you to order add-ons/repositories by '''Ascending''' or '''Descending'''.


;Sort by
;Sort by
: This is normally used in other areas of Kodi for video and audio listings to sort things in different orders based on date and such. For the add-on manager the only option is to list by "Name".
:This will allow you to sort add-ons by '''Name''' or '''Last used'''.


;Sort
;Search
: Changes the alphabetical name sort order between "A to Z" and "Z to A".
:Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
 
;Check for updates
:This will search for updates for all add-ons.
 
;Settings
:This will take you '''Add-ons''' settings page in '''Settings/System''' (see below).
 
;Get more
:This will allow you to download and install other add-ons from a particular category.
 
{{note|Not all options will appear depending on what part of the Add-ons section you are in.}}
----
----
{{center|'''Misc options'''}}
{{center|'''Settings/System/Add-ons settings'''}}
;Auto updates
<section begin="update options" />
;Updates
: Choose how updates are handled. Options are as follows:
: Choose how updates are handled. Options are as follows:
: *'''On -''' At least once a day, add-ons that are listed in a repo will automatically be updated if an update is available.  If the '''"Notifications"''' option is also enabled, then the user will receive an on-screen notification about the available update and install.
:* '''Install updates automatically''' At least once a day, add-ons that are listed in a repo will automatically be updated if an update is available.  If the '''"Notifications"''' option is also enabled, then the user will receive an on-screen notification about the available update and install.
: *'''Notify -''' The same as above, but the update itself will not automatically install. The user will get a notification of available updates, and an "Available updates" folder will appear in the add-on manager list, allowing the user to manually apply updates either for all add-ons or per-add-on.
:* '''Notify, but don't install updates''' The same as above, but the update itself will not automatically install. The user will get a notification of available updates, and an "Available updates" folder will appear in the add-on manager list, allowing the user to manually apply updates either for all add-ons or per-add-on.
: *'''Never -''' Kodi will not check for updates nor will it install any known pending updates. The user will also not get any notifications, because Kodi won't know about any pending updates.
:* '''Never check for updates''' Kodi will not check for updates nor will it install any known pending updates. The user will also not get any notifications, because Kodi won't know about any pending updates.
<section end="update options" />
;Show notifications
: If '''"Install updates automatically"''' or '''"Notify, but don't install updates"''' are selected for '''Updates''', then selecting this will also show a notification in the Kodi GUI if add-on updates are found.


;Notifications
;Manage dependencies
: If '''"On"''' or '''"Notify"''' are selected for "Auto updates", then selecting this will also show a notification in the Kodi GUI if add-on updates are found.
:This will all you to individually update dependencies which are need by other add-ons.


;Hide foreign
;Running
:This can be used to filter out all add-ons that are not listed (by their creators) as providing content in the language selected under {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Appearance#International|Settings -> Appearance -> International -> Language}}. This option will only be available when viewing a list of add-ons to install from a repository.
:This will allow you to what add-ons are running.


;Hide incompatible
;Unknown sources
:This filters out any add-on marked as broken or unable to install (incompatible, missing a dependent add-on or that add-on is broken, etc). This option will only be available when viewing a list of add-ons to install from a repository.
:This will allow you to install or block add-ons from unknown sources. You will need to enable this for installing any add-on/repository not in the Kodi Add-on repository.  
 
;Check for updates
:Kodi automatically checks for add-on updates by looking up add-on repositories online at least once a day. If you want to check for updates more often or have manually disabled automatic update checks, you can use this option to check for updates at that very moment.
 
;Last updated
: Shows when Kodi last connected to the internet to check add-on repositories for updates.


;Reset above settings to default
:This will reset all the Add-on settings to their defaults.
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<section begin="HOW-TO install" />
<section begin="HOW-TO install" />
For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.
For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.
;{{highlight| Select ''Install from repository'' -> Select the repository {{small|(if only one repository is installed, then you will automatically go into that repo)}} -> Select the add-on category -> Select the add-on -> Select ''Install''|bordered=yes}}
;{{highlight| Select ''Install from repository'' -> Select the repository {{small|(if no other repositories are installed it will automatically open the Kodi Add-on repository)}} -> Select the add-on category -> Select the add-on -> Select ''Install''|bordered=yes}}
<big>To access the Add-on browser see: '''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_browser|How to access the Add-on browser]]'''</big>
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File:Installaddon1.png|'''Step 1:''' Select ''Install from repository''
File:Installaddon1.png|'''Step 1:''' Select '''Install from repository'''.  If no other repositories are installed then this will open directly into the '''Kodi Add-on Repository'''.  If other repositories then a different window will open allowing you the choice of which repository you want to use.
File:Installaddon2.png|'''Step 2:''' Select the repository  you want to install from. If you haven't added any additional repos and are only using the default Kodi.tv add-on repo, then you will automatically be placed in this folder.
File:Installaddon3a.png|'''Step 2''' Select the add-on category, in this case '''Look and feel''' (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).
File:Installaddon3.png|'''Step 3:''' Select the add-on category, in this case ''Skin''.
File:Installaddon3b.png|'''Step 3:''' Select the add-on sub-category, in this case '''Skin'''.
File:Installaddon4.png|'''Step 4:''' Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin ''Ace''.
File:Installaddon4.png|'''Step 4:''' Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin '''Aeon Nox'''.
File:Installaddon5.png|'''Step 5:''' A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select ''Install'' to begin automatic downloading and installation.
File:Installaddon5.png|'''Step 5:''' A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select '''Install''' to begin automatic downloading and installation.
File:Installaddon6.png|'''Step 6:''' In the case of skin installation you'll be asked if you want to change to the installed skin immediately.  
File:Installaddon5.1.png|'''Step 6:''' Once you select install, Kodi will begin downloading your add-on and you will see the download progress beside the add-on's name.
File:Installaddon6.png|'''Step 7:''' Once the add-on and it's dependencies are installed you will be able to use that add-on.  In the case of skin installation you'll be asked if you want to change to the installed skin immediately.  
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When the add-on has finished downloading Kodi will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)
When the add-on has finished downloading Kodi will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)
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<section end="HOW-TO install" />
<section end="HOW-TO install" />


== How to install from a ZIP file ==
== How to install from a ZIP file ==
<section begin="HOW-TO zip" />
<section begin="HOW-TO zip" />
In this example the ''hybrid'' repository is being installed, but the method is the same for add-ons. First download the ZIP file, then:
'''Install from zip file''' allows you to install add-ons or repositories which may not be available in the '''Kodi add-on repository'''.  To install a add-on or repository from a zip file you will need to enable '''Unknown Source''' from '''Settings/System/Add-ons'''.  This can be done at the time of installation.
 
{{note|By enabling '''Unknown Sources''', Add-ons will be given access to your personal data stored on your device. By allowing, you agree that you are solely responsible for any loss of data, unwanted behavior, or damage to your device.}}


{{highlight|bordered=yes|Settings → Add-ons → Install from zip file -> Navigate to the ZIP file}}
<big>To access the Add-on browser see: '''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_browser|How to access the Add-on browser]] or [[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_manager|How to access the Add-on manager]]'''</big>


<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:installing-repo-1.png|'''Step 1:''' Select ''Install from zip file''.
File:Addon_install_from_zip.png|'''Step 1:''' Select '''Install from zip file'''
File:installing-repo-2.png|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the ZIP file and select it.
 
File:installing-repo-3.png|'''Step 3:''' In the bottom right, Kodi notifies when the add-on is installed and enabled.
File:Addon_install_from_zip_1.png|'''Step 2:''' If you have not enabled '''Unknown Sources''', you will notified that it is disabled.  If you wish to enable select '''Settings''', if you do not wish to enable select '''OK'''.  If you have already enabled '''Unknown sources''' skip to '''Step 6''''.
File:installing-repo-4.png|'''Step 4:''' Select ''Get Add-ons''. The new repository is listed. In the case of add-ons they are added under ''All Add-ons'' in the appropriate category.
 
File:Addon_unknown_sources.png|'''Step 3:''' When you select '''Settings''' you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window.  Enable '''Unknow sources''' if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.
 
File:Addon_unknown_sources_1.png|'''Step 4:''' After you enable '''Unknown sources''' you will be presented with a '''Warning'''.  Make sure you read and understand this warning, then select '''Yes''' if you wish to proceed.
 
File:Addon_install_from_zip.png|'''Step 5:''' If you have selected '''Yes''' and enabled '''Unknown sources''' you can then navigate back to the '''Add-on browser''' and once again select '''Install from zip file'''
 
File:Addon_install_from_zip_3.png|'''Step 6:''' You will now be presented with a browser window where you can navigate to where your zip file is stored.  Your zip file can be stored anywhere your device has access to and can be either on local storage or a network share.
 
File:Addon_install_from_zip_2.png|'''Step 7:''' Once you have navigated to the zip file you want installed, select it then select '''OK'''.  After your add-on and any dependencies have finished installing you will be able to use it. {{note|If you have issues with the add-on installing or after installing it does not work as intended, you will need to contact the '''Add-on Author'''.}}
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<section end="HOW-TO zip" />
<section end="HOW-TO zip" />
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== Repositories ==
== Repositories ==


Repositories are storage locations from where add-ons can be retrieved from. Kodi comes with two official add-on repositories installed by default, ''Kodi Add-on repository'' and ''Kodi PVR Add-on repository''. However others can be added.<br />
Repositories are storage locations from where add-ons can be retrieved from. They allow the user to browse for more add-ons of all types, as well as allowing Kodi to check them for updates to add-ons, so they don't have to be manually installed. Kodi comes with one official add-on repositories installed by default, ''Kodi.tv add-on repository''. However others can be added.
To install a new repository you must first find the ZIP file to install the repository, a list of [[3rd party add-on repositories]] is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at [[Add-ons#How to install from a ZIP file|How to install from a ZIP file]].
 
 
To install a new repository you must first find the ZIP file to install the repository, a list of [[unofficial add-on repositories]] (third-party add-on repositories) is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at [[Add-ons#How to install from a ZIP file|How to install from a ZIP file]].


== Updating ==
== Updating ==
[[File:Add-on_manager-update.png|500px|right|thumb|Slide in submenu, with Add-on manager settings. {{editor note|needs updated screenshot}}]]
There are several ways to update add-ons, depending on your settings in '''Settings→System settings→Add-ons'''.
[[File:Installing-repo-3.png|500px|right|thumb|A notification that an add-on has been installed and enabled.{{editor note|needs updated screenshot}}]]
To manually update add-ons or change update settings, from the ''home screen'' go to the add-on manager and bring up the lefthand sidebar menu.


By default ''Auto update'' is enabled and all installed add-ons will be automatically updated when new versions are available from the repositories.
'''<big>Automatic updates</big>'''


If you want to enable/disable auto-updates, while in the add-on manager bring up the slide in submenu (press right {{keypress|right}} to show/hide) and enable/disable ''Auto update''. You can still select to be notified of updates being available, allowing you to choose to apply the updates or not on a per-add-on basis, or not check for updates at all.
The first method, and easiest, is if you have '''Install updates automatically''' (default) enabled. With this method, any add-on installed that's in an installed repository will automatically update when there is a new one available.


If ''auto update'' is turned ''off'' you should see a folder in the add-on manager that says ''Available updates'', where you can go in and one-by-one and update add-ons.
'''<big>Check available updates</big>'''


Installing an ''add-on'' from a ZIP file can lead to it not having a repository associated with it. Automatic or manual (using ''Available Updates'' folder) update will then not be available. You can of course manually update the add-on by downloading a ZIP file with the new version. If you later install the associated repository the add-on will be able to get automatically or manually updated.
The second method is if you have '''Notify, but don't install updates''' selected. Assuming that you have '''Show notifications''' also enabled in the settings, you will be notified when a update is available and you can use the following method to update. {{note|If you don't have '''Show notifications''' enabled you can still use this method, but you will not know when a update has become available}}.


Update/install ''notifications'', which can be toggled on/off in the submenu, will show up in the right bottom corner and will notify you that:
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* a new version of an add-on is available, if you have ''Auto update'' '''disabled'''.
File:Estuary_home_avialable_updates.png|'''Step 1:''' From the Home screen, naviagate to '''Add-ons''', then select '''Available updates'''.
* an add-on has been updated, if you have ''Auto update'' '''enabled'''.
 
* an add-on has been enabled (only when installing a new add-on or when doing rollbacks).
File:Addon_update.png|'''Step 2:''' Select the add-on you want to update.
* an installation has failed.
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== Rollback ==
File:Addon_update_download.png|'''Step 3:''' The add-on will then download and install. When finished you will be notified that the add-on has been updated.
Rollback is a function to reinstall a previous version of an add-on. The reason to do this can be that you don't like the new version (e.g changed features) or that the new version introduced a bug.  
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Rollback is ''only'' available if you've had a previous version installed before getting the add-on manually or automatically updated. I.e. if you install a new add-on only the latest version will be installed, thus you can't rollback to any other version.
'''<big>Update all</big>'''


If you rollback from version B to A and version C is added to its repository the add-on will automatically get updated (if you have ''Auto update'' enabled) to version C and you'll have to rollback again to version A. To stop this from happening disable ''Auto update'' or uninstall the associated repository. The latter is not always practical or even possible, e.g. the official repositories.
The third method is to update all add-ons. To do this, access the <big>[http://kodi.wiki/view/Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_manager Add-on Mangager]</big>.


To do a rollback, from the ''home screen'' go to the Add-on manager
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;<big>{{highlight|bordered=yes|System -> Add-ons}}</big><br />
File:Addons_update_all.png|Then at the top of the menu bar, select the update all icon (shown above).  The number of available updates will appear next to the icon.
then
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;<big>{{highlight|bordered=yes|Select ''Enabled Add-ons'' -> Select the category -> Select the add-on -> Select ''Rollback'' -> Select a previous version to reinstall }}</big>
 
'''<big>Manually updating</big>'''
 
The forth method is to update manually.


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File:Rollback1a.png|'''Step 1:''' Select ''Enabled Add-ons''.
File:Addon_update_manual.png|From the Home screen, select '''Add-ons''', then in the '''Add-ons manager''' select the correct category for your add-on or go to '''My add-ons''' (this can also be done from the Home screen) and select '''All'''.  Navigate to your add-on and select it. Then select '''Update'''.
File:Rollback1b.png|'''Step 2:''' Select the category.
 
File:rollback1.png|'''Step 3:''' Select the add-on.
File:Addon_update_select_version.png|Select the version you want to update to and it will install.
File:rollback3.png|'''Step 4:''' Select ''Rollback''.
File:rollback4.png|'''Step 5:''' Select a previous version to reinstall.
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'''<big>Update from ZIP file</big>'''
If you installed a add-on from a zip file and/or it isn't in a repository, then you will need to update from a zip file.  To do this see <big>[[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file|How to install from a ZIP file]]</big>. Updating from a zip is the same method, just choose the new file to install.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[:Category:All add-ons]]
* [[:Category:All add-ons]]
* [[3rd party add-on repositories]]
* [[Unofficial add-on repositories]] - Third-party add-on repositories
'''Development:'''
'''Development:'''
* [[Add-on development]]
* [[Add-on development]]
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* [[Official add-on repository]]
* [[Official add-on repository]]


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Revision as of 18:12, 26 October 2018

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Settings
▶ Add-ons
▶ Add-on manager

The Add-on manager's purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the Kodi application. It can be browsed like any other section and the various installed/uninstalled, enabled/disabled add-ons. In the Add-on manager you can also change the settings for auto update, notifications and search for installed add-ons by bringing up the slide in submenu (press left to show/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.

How to access the Add-on browser

Note: You may also enter into the Add-on manager (see below) by just selecting Add-ons as show in Step 1

How to access the Add-on manager

Add-on manager options

My add-ons
All installed add-ons, disabled or not, can be found in "My add-ons". This includes both a per-category listing as well as a single unified list of all installed add-ons.
Available updates
When an update to an add-on is available it will show up here. By default, add-ons are set to update automatically, so this should normally be empty unless you have changed your preferences to prevent automatic update installs.
Recently updated
Shows as list of recently updated add-ons.
Install from repository
Allows you to install new add-ons from the installed repositories. Kodi.tv add-on repository is the official add-on repository that is already included in Kodi, but other add-on repository sources can also be installed. (see How to install additional add-on repositories for more info)
Install from ZIP file
Allows the installation of an add-on or repository from a ZIP file, either from the hard drive or LAN.
Search
Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.

Lefthand sidebar menu

Add-on manager sidebar menu.png

View options
View
The view mode that items are displayed as. Similar to other areas of the interface, such as the video and audio libraries. Common view modes include lists, icons, and variations on those.
Order
This allows you to order add-ons/repositories by Ascending or Descending.
Sort by
This will allow you to sort add-ons by Name or Last used.
Search
Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
Check for updates
This will search for updates for all add-ons.
Settings
This will take you Add-ons settings page in Settings/System (see below).
Get more
This will allow you to download and install other add-ons from a particular category.

Note: Not all options will appear depending on what part of the Add-ons section you are in.


Settings/System/Add-ons settings
Updates
Choose how updates are handled. Options are as follows:
  • Install updates automatically At least once a day, add-ons that are listed in a repo will automatically be updated if an update is available. If the "Notifications" option is also enabled, then the user will receive an on-screen notification about the available update and install.
  • Notify, but don't install updates The same as above, but the update itself will not automatically install. The user will get a notification of available updates, and an "Available updates" folder will appear in the add-on manager list, allowing the user to manually apply updates either for all add-ons or per-add-on.
  • Never check for updates Kodi will not check for updates nor will it install any known pending updates. The user will also not get any notifications, because Kodi won't know about any pending updates.
Show notifications
If "Install updates automatically" or "Notify, but don't install updates" are selected for Updates, then selecting this will also show a notification in the Kodi GUI if add-on updates are found.
Manage dependencies
This will all you to individually update dependencies which are need by other add-ons.
Running
This will allow you to what add-ons are running.
Unknown sources
This will allow you to install or block add-ons from unknown sources. You will need to enable this for installing any add-on/repository not in the Kodi Add-on repository.
Reset above settings to default
This will reset all the Add-on settings to their defaults.


How to install add-ons from a repository

For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.

Select Install from repository -> Select the repository (if no other repositories are installed it will automatically open the Kodi Add-on repository) -> Select the add-on category -> Select the add-on -> Select Install

To access the Add-on browser see: How to access the Add-on browser

When the add-on has finished downloading Kodi will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)


How to install from a ZIP file

Install from zip file allows you to install add-ons or repositories which may not be available in the Kodi add-on repository. To install a add-on or repository from a zip file you will need to enable Unknown Source from Settings/System/Add-ons. This can be done at the time of installation.

Note: By enabling Unknown Sources, Add-ons will be given access to your personal data stored on your device. By allowing, you agree that you are solely responsible for any loss of data, unwanted behavior, or damage to your device.

To access the Add-on browser see: How to access the Add-on browser or How to access the Add-on manager


Repositories

Repositories are storage locations from where add-ons can be retrieved from. They allow the user to browse for more add-ons of all types, as well as allowing Kodi to check them for updates to add-ons, so they don't have to be manually installed. Kodi comes with one official add-on repositories installed by default, Kodi.tv add-on repository. However others can be added.


To install a new repository you must first find the ZIP file to install the repository, a list of unofficial add-on repositories (third-party add-on repositories) is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at How to install from a ZIP file.

Updating

There are several ways to update add-ons, depending on your settings in Settings→System settings→Add-ons.

Automatic updates

The first method, and easiest, is if you have Install updates automatically (default) enabled. With this method, any add-on installed that's in an installed repository will automatically update when there is a new one available.

Check available updates

The second method is if you have Notify, but don't install updates selected. Assuming that you have Show notifications also enabled in the settings, you will be notified when a update is available and you can use the following method to update. Note: If you don't have Show notifications enabled you can still use this method, but you will not know when a update has become available.

Update all

The third method is to update all add-ons. To do this, access the Add-on Mangager.

Manually updating

The forth method is to update manually.

Update from ZIP file

If you installed a add-on from a zip file and/or it isn't in a repository, then you will need to update from a zip file. To do this see How to install from a ZIP file. Updating from a zip is the same method, just choose the new file to install.

See also

Development: