> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.midi-mixer.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.midi-mixer.com/plugins/create-a-plugin/creating-a-plugin.md).

# Creating a plugin

MIDI Mixer provides a template plugin repository on GitHub which can be used to quickly bootstrap a new plugin and get started on the functionality.

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The MIDI Mixer Template Plugin
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The template above guides you through the steps. Once you've cloned and built your plugin with `npm install` and `npm run build:watch`, you should be able to refresh your MIDI Mixer plugins list and see your new plugin!

![The MIDI Mixer Template Plugin, viewed in the UI](/files/Xy6WDXE52rV9svLimtX2)

Continue with the following pages to see some information about some of the key files within the template plugin.