# 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](https://3904753531-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MbgmcllNB3bAkyR_Grr%2Fuploads%2FRbPXLVNH3bag4vTBwCHE%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=0ed95828-f3a8-4245-8e8a-16cb862cafb7)

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