If you have an idea for a plugin and you are not able to make it yourself, then post about it in the Request a Plugin section of the forums. You will have to get a user account, but it's easy and you'll be able to get email notifications when someone replies to your request. Remember to search the Plugin Repository and the Forums before requesting a plugin.

There are two main types of modifications for b2evolution: plugins and hacks.

Plugins are the easiest to install. They usually involve dropping a file into your plugins directory and then installing it through the backoffice. Plugins first appear in the Phoenix version of b2evolution. Read more at the b2evolution Manual.

Hacks are modifications that you manually make. The hack author generally gives detailed instructions for which files to edit and what, exactly, you need to add or change. If a hack involves editing a core file (anything outside of the plugins, conf and skin directories), then you are responisble for backing up your files before you change them. If you attempt a hack and it breaks your blog, then you can restore the file from your backup. Neither the hack author, nor anyone invloved with b2evolution is responsible for any damage to your site that results from you editing a core file. Even if you successfully implement a hack, it will usually be lost when you upgrade your b2evolution software.

To submit a plugin or hack, please follow these guidelines.

• If you're writing a plugin, read the page in the manual about creating plugins. If you're doing a hack and it would be possible to make it a plugin instead, then do so.
• Create a web page or blog post with a detailed presentation of your plugin or hack.
• Give clear, step-by-step instructions on how to implement it.
• If there are files to download, provide links on your page, and check to make sure they work.
• Test your plugin or hack and note which versions it works with.
• Finally, fill out the form below, including a brief description of what your modification does.
• The final decision of whether a skin will be displayed is up to the b2evolution dev team.