Publishing Your Mod - Opera GX Mods

Once your Opera GX mod is fully tested and ready, the next step is to publish it for the world to enjoy. This guide will walk you through the process of sharing your mod with the Opera GX community.

✅ Why Publish Your Mod?

• Share Your Work: Let others experience your creative work.
• Gain Recognition: Showcase your mod to the Opera GX user base.
• Contribute to the Community: Help others by providing useful features and enhancements.

🛠️ Preparing Your Mod for Publication

Before submitting your mod, ensure it meets the following criteria:

1. Complete manifest.json

The manifest.json file is crucial as it defines your mod's structure and content Ensure it is correctly configured and free of errors For detailed guidance on creating this file, refer to the Opera Extensions Basics

2. Review Asset Quality

• Images your wallpapers, icons, and logos are high-quality and optimized
• Sounds audio files for quicker load times

3. Package Your Mod

Compile all necessary files, including the manifest.json and assets, into a .zip archive This package will be submitted to the Opera GX Mod Store

🚀 Steps to Publish Your Mod

1. Create a Mod Description

Craft a clear and engaging description of your mod, includin

• Name The name of your mo
• Version Current version numbe
• Features Highlight key features and customization
• Developer Information Your name and contact detail

Example:

{
  "name": "My Awesome Mod",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "A cool new Opera GX mod with amazing features.",
  "developer": {
    "name": "Your Name"
  }
}

2. Submit to the Opera GX Mod Store

1. Access the Submission Page Navigate to the GX Mods Submission Page
2. Log In Sign in with your Opera accoun
3. Upload Your Mod Click the "Submit New Mod" button and follow the prompts to upload your .zip fil For detailed guidelines on the submission process, consult the Opera Publishing Guidelines

3. Optional: Share via GitHub

To reach a broader audience, consider hosting your mod on GitHu

1. Create a Repository Set up a new repository on GitHub
2. Upload Files Add your mod files to the repositor
3. Add Documentation Include a README.md file with detailed instruction
4. Share the Link Promote your GitHub repository within the communit

📦 Final Checklist

Before publishing, ensure:

• [] The manifest.json is accurate and error-fr.
• [] All assets are included and properly link.
• [] The mod is packaged into a .zip archi.
• [] The mod has been thoroughly tested in Opera.

📖 Additional Resources

• GX Mods Documentation: Explore the GX Mods Documentation for comprehensive informatn.
• Testing and Debugging: Visit the Testing and Debugging section for troubleshooting ts.