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1. JaredDetroit
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I have some great ideas to extend and significantly add features to an existing plugin. I'm not talking about a few changes, I'm talking about making the plugin significantly more useful to users.

   My question is with the GPL license and just plugin development ethics. Can I use the existing plugin code as a base to start my plugin with the GPL license? Also, I'm new to plugin development so how is that seen in the community. Is it something I can make a reference to the developer's code I used to start my plugin?

   Thanks.

2. Rev. Voodoo
   Volunteer Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   You can do it..... there are many plugins here that are based on others.

   It would be nice if you noted that it started as/was based on another plugin. Especially if you keep large portions of the code.

   Not necessary, but nice

3. JaredDetroit
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I'm not just looking to make someone's exact functionality my own, I want to expand upon it so this is good to know.

   Thanks.

4. imscissors
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   You just have to keep the GPL license, which means anyone can modify and distribute your version as well. Otherwise GPL is essentially worthless. :)

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