Generate your own custom modules, themes and layouts for Backdrop.
This module provides a form where you can enter initial information about your
add-on (such as the name, description, and a list of maintainers). You can also
choose various options to customise your add-on (such as whether or not to
include CSS or JS files, specify regions for a layout, or choose a base theme
for your custom theme).
When submitted, the form generates your customised add-on in the appropriate
directory for your site. You can then start writing functions and building out
your add-on.
The alternative to this module is to use Backdrop's
contrib templates
for building a new add-on. The templates provide most code out-of-the-box (so
you need to go through and delete everything you don't need), whereas Add-On
Generator asks you what you need and then provides just that. Feel free to use
whatever method suits you best.
Installation
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Install this module using the official Backdrop CMS instructions at
https://docs.backdropcms.org/documentation/extend-with-modules. -
Visit the generation form under Administration > Configuration > Development >
Add-on generator (admin/config/development/addon-generator). -
Fill out and submit the form to generate an add-on in the appropriate
modules,themesorlayoutsdirectory.
Issues
Bugs and feature requests should be reported in the issue queue:
https://github.com/backdrop-contrib/addon_generator/issues.
Current Maintainers
Credits
- Developed for Backdrop CMS by Norm Plum.
License
This project is GPL v2 software. See the LICENSE.txt file in this directory for
the complete text.