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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 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" />
:''See also: '''[[:Category:All add-ons]]'''''
{{XBMC faq toc Inline}}
'''Add-ons''' are packages that add features and functions not normally included with XBMC. Add-ons are are developed by persons on the XBMC-team and third-parties.
Add-ons provide extra value and flexibility by making it easy for programmers to add new functions to the program.
There are many XBMC add-ons including; plugins, scripts, skins, and EventClients.


(This page is intended as a guide for XBMC users. Details for [[Python Development]], [[Skinning XBMC]], or creating an [[EventServer|EventClient]].)
== 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:V19Add-ons-accessing-4.png|'''Step 2:''' The '''Add-on browser''', displaying four to 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'''}}


= XBMC's Add-ons GUI =
== How to access the Add-on manager ==
<gallery widths=400px heights=225px>
File:Add-ons-accessing-1.png|Select '''Add-ons''' from then menu on the Home screen.
File:v19Add-on_manager_main.png|From there you can select which add-on category you want to view. 
File:v19Addon_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.
</gallery>


=== How to access Add-ons ===
== Add-on manager options ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Step 1
! Step 2
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:add-ons-accessing-1.png|500px]]
| style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:add-ons-accessing-2.png|500px]]
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF; text-align:center; width:500px;"|Scroll down to "Settings" and click it.
| style="background:#FFFFFF; text-align:center; width:500px;"|Scroll down to "Add-ons" and click it.
|}


{| class="wikitable"
;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.
! Step 3
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:add-ons-accessing-3.png|500px]]
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF; text-align:center; width:500px;"|XBMC displays three options (explained underneath)
|}


'''Enabled add-ons''' are add-ons that are currently enabled. XBMC comes with certain add-ons already installed and enabled (such as movie scrapers, screen-savers and visualisation)<br>
;Available updates
'''Get add-ons''' allows the user to install new add-ons from the [[#Repositories|repositories]] installed. XBMC comes with one repository pre-installed (the official repository) others can be added [[#How to add a repository|adding a Repository]].<br>
: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.
'''Install from Zip file''' allows the installation of an add-on from a zip file


;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 [[Unofficial repositories#How to install additional add-on repositories|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.


= Repositories =
=== Lefthand sidebar menu ===
[[File:v19Add-on_manager_sidebar_menu.png|500px|right]]
----
{{center|'''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.


== How to add a repository ==
;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.}}
----
{{center|'''Settings/System/Add-ons settings'''}}
<section begin="update options" />
;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.
<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.


= Understanding the Difference between Plugins and Scripts =
;Manage dependencies
It can be easy to confuse "[[Plugins]]" made for XBMC with "[[Scripts]]" made for XBMC. While the distinction can be subtle, [[scripts]] are applications launched directly by the user. A [[Plugins|plugin]], on the other hand, builds a list of menu items when the user browses into its virtual folder. Even though both are Python files ("*.py"), if you try to run a [[Plugins|plugin]] file from the scripts window, you will only get an error message. [[Plugins]] can only be accessed as virtual folders in the regular menu structure.
:This will all you to individually update dependencies which are need by other add-ons.


From a design perspective, [[plugins]], unlike [[scripts]], do not really provide new functionality to XBMC. Instead, they provide an easy way to display content listings in XBMC through the native GUI interface.  
;Running
:This will allow you to what add-ons are running.


== [[Plugins]] ==
;Unknown sources
[[Plugins]]. Plugins provide an easy way for third-party developers to present content listings in XBMC through the native GUI interface. This content is usually gathered from online sources like Internet audio and video streams, (i.e. Internet TV channels, radio stations, or Podcasts), or pictures from websites such as Flickr and Picasa Web.  
: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.


You can find complete instructions on downloading and installing a plugin [[Plugins|here]].
;Update official add-ons from
:'''Official repositories only:''' add-ons from official repositories will be prevented from being auto-updated from private repositories (default).
:'''Any repositories:''' is useful for cases such as updating from an add-ons beta repository. Please bear in mind this is a less secure option and enabling it could cause incompatibility issues.


== [[Scripts]] ==
;Reset above settings to default
[[Scripts]]. XBMC combines a Python interpreter with the [[Window Structure|WindowXML application framework]] (an XML-based widget toolkit for creating GUI windows), so that script developers can create new tools much like the Dashboard Widgets in Apple Mac OS X or the Microsoft Gadgets in Windows Sidebar.  
:This will reset all the Add-on settings to their defaults.
{{-}}


Current python scripts for XBMC include applications like:
== How to install add-ons from a repository ==
* Cinema guides
<section begin="HOW-TO install" />
* TV guides (EPG)
For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.
* E-mail and Instant Messaging clients
;{{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}}
* Train timetables
<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>
* Front-end controls for PVR software and hardware (like MediaPortal, MythTV, TiVo, ReplayTV, Dreambox/DBox2)
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
* Internet radio browsers (like SHOUTcast, Xm radio, Sirius Satellite Radio)
File:v19Installaddon1.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.
* P2P file-sharing downloaders (BitTorrent)
File:v19Installaddon3a.png|'''Step 2''' Select the add-on category, in this case '''Look and feel''' (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).
* IRC instant messaging chat
File:v19Installaddon3b.png|'''Step 3:''' Select the add-on sub-category, in this case '''Skin'''.
* Casual games (sometimes also referred to as mini-games or party-games) like Tetris, Snake, Space Invaders, Sudoku, and many more.
File:v19Installaddon4.png|'''Step 4:''' Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin '''Aeon Nox: SiLVO'''.
File:v19Installaddon5.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:v19Installaddon5.1.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:v19Installaddon6.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.
</gallery>
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)


You can find complete instructions on downloading and installing a script [[Scripts|here]].
<section end="HOW-TO install" />


== How to install from a ZIP file ==
<section begin="HOW-TO zip" />
'''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.


= [[Skins]] =
{{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.}}
[[Skins]]. XBMC boasts a flexible and robust framework of its GUI (clearly demonstrated by the many other software projects copying it). This same flexibility makes theme-skinning and personal customization readily accessible. You can easily download and use third-parties skins in XBMC to customize your viewing experience. If you're interested, you could also create your own skin (or modify an existing skin) to share with others via public websites dedicated to Xbox skins trading.  


Note: "Project Mayhem" is the official default skin for XBMC. "Project Mayhem" is now in its third version, commonly abbreviated as "PMIII." XBMC also includes a high-definition version of this skin called "PM3.HD."
<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>


In addition to the many third-party skins of original and unique design, you can also find skins that are near replicas of other popular multimedia software, including Apple TV and Front Row, Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition (MCE), MediaPortal, Meedio/MeediOS, HDeeTV, Kaleidescape, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and others. Each skin provides a totally different and unique user experience, showing just how flexible XBMC’s skinning engine really is.
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip.png|'''Step 1:''' Select '''Install from zip file'''


You can find complete instructions on downloading and installing a custom skin [[Skins|here]].
File:v19Addon_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:v19Addon_unknown_sources.png|'''Step 3:''' When you select '''Settings''' you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window.  Enable '''Unknown sources''' if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.


= [[EventServer|EventClients]] =
File:v19Addon_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.
[[EventServer|EventClients]]. XBMC acts as an [[EventServer]], allowing it to respond to software commands from any properly-configured EventClient. The most popular EventClients are programs that allow users to control XBMC with remotes or gamepad-controllers. However, EventClients can be configured for any process that needs to send software commands to XBMC.


To keep this communication as fast and plug-and-play as possible, we chose UDP. UDP is used in applications like network games because it is one of the lowest layers of network communication. This method grants low latencies and little overhead.
File:v19Addon_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'''


You can find complete instructions on configuring an EventServer and EventClient [[EventServer|here]].
File:v19Addon_unknown_sources_2.png|'''Step 6:''' You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.
 
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip_3.png|'''Step 7:''' 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:v19Addon_install_from_zip_2.png|'''Step 8:''' 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'''.}}
</gallery>
<section end="HOW-TO zip" />
 
== 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 [[Add-ons#How to install from a ZIP file|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'''.
 
'''<big>Automatic updates</big>'''
 
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.
 
'''<big>Check available updates</big>'''
 
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}}.
 
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:v19Estuary_home_available_updates.png|'''Step 1:''' From the Home screen, naviagate to '''Add-ons''', then select '''Available updates'''.
 
File:v19Addon_update.png|'''Step 2:''' Select the add-on you want to update.
 
File:v19Addon_update_download.png|'''Step 3:''' The add-ons will then download and install.  When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.
</gallery>
 
'''<big>Update all</big>'''
 
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>.
 
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:v19Addons_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.
</gallery>
 
'''<big>Manually updating</big>'''
 
The forth method is to update manually.
 
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:v19Addon_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 '''Versions'''.
 
File:v19Addon_update_select_version.png|Select the desired version and it will install.
</gallery>
 
'''<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 ==
* [[:Category:All add-ons]]
* [[Unofficial add-on repositories]] - Third-party add-on repositories
'''Development:'''
* [[Add-on development]]
* [[Python development]]
* [[Skinning]]
* [[Add-on repositories]]
* [[Official add-on repository]]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:46, 21 March 2021

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

  • Step 1: From the Home screen, navigate to the Add-ons menu item. Then select Enter add-on browser.

    Step 1: From the Home screen, navigate to the Add-ons menu item. Then select Enter add-on browser.

  • Step 2: The Add-on browser, displaying four to six options (explained below).

    Step 2: The Add-on browser, displaying four to six options (explained below).

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

  • Select Add-ons from then menu on the Home screen.

    Select Add-ons from then menu on the Home screen.

  • From there you can select which add-on category you want to view.

    From there you can select which add-on category you want to view.

  • 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.

    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.

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

V19Add-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.
Update official add-ons from
Official repositories only: add-ons from official repositories will be prevented from being auto-updated from private repositories (default).
Any repositories: is useful for cases such as updating from an add-ons beta repository. Please bear in mind this is a less secure option and enabling it could cause incompatibility issues.
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

  • 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.

    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.

  • Step 2 Select the add-on category, in this case Look and feel (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).

    Step 2 Select the add-on category, in this case Look and feel (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).

  • Step 3: Select the add-on sub-category, in this case Skin.

    Step 3: Select the add-on sub-category, in this case Skin.

  • Step 4: Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin Aeon Nox: SiLVO.

    Step 4: Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin Aeon Nox: SiLVO.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

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

  • Step 1: Select Install from zip file

    Step 1: Select Install from zip file

  • 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'.

    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'.

  • Step 3: When you select Settings you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window. Enable Unknown sources if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.

    Step 3: When you select Settings you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window. Enable Unknown sources if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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

    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

  • Step 6: You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.

    Step 6: You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.

  • Step 7: 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.

    Step 7: 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.

  • Step 8: 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.

    Step 8: 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.


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.

  • Step 1: From the Home screen, naviagate to Add-ons, then select Available updates.

    Step 1: From the Home screen, naviagate to Add-ons, then select Available updates.

  • Step 2: Select the add-on you want to update.

    Step 2: Select the add-on you want to update.

  • Step 3: The add-ons will then download and install. When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.

    Step 3: The add-ons will then download and install. When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.

Update all

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

  • 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 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.

Manually updating

The forth method is to update manually.

  • 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 Versions.

    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 Versions.

  • Select the desired version and it will install.

    Select the desired version and it will install.

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:

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