Installing an Extension

Jan automatically installs 11 default extensions when you set up the application. You can also add a custom third-party extension at your own risk.

Here are the steps to install a custom extension:

1. Click the Gear Icon (⚙️) on the bottom left of your screen.

2. Click the Extensions button.

2. Select Install Extension on top right corner.

3. Select a .tgz extension file.
4. Restart the Jan application.
5. Then, the ~/jan/extensions/extensions.json file will be updated automatically.

Turn Off an Extension

To turn off the extension, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Gear Icon (⚙️) on the bottom left of your screen.

2. Click the Extensions button.

3. Click the slider button to turn off the extension.

4. Restart the app to see that the extension has been disabled.