# Creating and installing plugins?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-and-installing-plugins/289294>\
**Category:** Development\
**Created:** [December 20, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-and-installing-plugins/289294 "2023-12-20T07:45:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gaurav\_Kumar\_Sandan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/gaurav_kumar_sandan/32/307659_2.png) [@Gaurav\_Kumar\_Sandan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gaurav_Kumar_Sandan)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-and-installing-plugins/289294/1 "2023-12-20T07:45:51Z")

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Greetings! I’m eager to develop components on Discourse Home for my project, but I’m seeking guidance on the process. Could you elaborate on how plugins function and the steps for installing them on the home page?

For instance, I’m uncertain about the placement of a small box on the home page and which specific file should be home. Additionally, I’d appreciate assistance in comprehending the intricacies of routing to prevent unnecessary page reloads.

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