Add-on modules are called plugins in GNC, which won't be easy to do
since GNC is still based on the old-fashioned C APIs (C++ conversion is
still ongoing). A simple query "how to create plugins in gnucash" on
google yielded the following AI-generated answer (John or anyone from
the dev team please comment). I guess the best way to achieve what you
want is to contact the dev team and get your requests on their roadmap.
A big $donation$ may help achieve your goal sooner...
Hope this helps. Cheers!
-- ND
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To create a GnuCash plugin, you need towrite code using the GnuCash C
API, which allows you to interact with the GnuCash data and interface,
essentially building a custom extension that integrates with the
existing GnuCash functionality;this involves creating a new C project,
defining your plugin's functions, and registering it with the GnuCash
plugin manager to be loaded when the application starts up.
Key steps involved in creating a GnuCash plugin:
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*Understand the GnuCash API:*
Familiarize yourself with the GnuCash C API documentation, which
outlines the functions and structures you can use to access and
manipulate data within GnuCash, including accounts, transactions,
and other financial elements.
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*Set up a development environment:*
o *Install necessary tools:*Ensure you have a C compiler, a
suitable IDE (like Code::Blocks or Visual Studio), and access to
the GnuCash source code (to reference the API).
o *Create a new project:*Start a new C project in your IDE.
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*Write your plugin code:*
o *Include GnuCash headers:*Import the necessary GnuCash header
files to access the API functions.
o *Define plugin structure:*Implement the required plugin
functions as outlined in the GnuCash documentation, including
initialization, data access, UI elements (if needed), and
cleanup routines.
o *Data manipulation:*Use the GnuCash API functions to interact
with the financial data within GnuCash, such as creating new
accounts, adding transactions, or modifying existing data.
o *GUI integration (optional):*If your plugin requires a user
interface, leverage the GnuCash GUI toolkit to create custom
dialogs, menus, or widgets that integrate seamlessly with the
GnuCash application.
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*Register your plugin:*
o *Plugin registration function:*Implement the necessary functions
to register your plugin with the GnuCash plugin manager,
providing information like the plugin name, description, and
initialization function.
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*Compile and link:*
o *Compile your code:*Compile your plugin code into a shared
library (e.g., .so on Linux) that can be loaded by GnuCash.
o *Place the library:*Place the compiled plugin library in the
appropriate GnuCash plugin directory.
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*Testing and debugging:*
o *Start GnuCash:*Launch GnuCash and check if your plugin is
loaded correctly.
o *Test functionality:*Thoroughly test your plugin's features to
ensure it interacts with GnuCash data as expected and does not
introduce any conflicts.
Important considerations:
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*API stability:*
Be aware that the GnuCash API may change between versions, so
consider potential updates required when upgrading GnuCash.
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*Community support:*
Reach out to the GnuCash community forums or mailing lists if you
need help with plugin development.
On 1/5/25 4:43 PM, Steven via gnucash-user wrote:
I am just curious if there is a source for add on modules to GnuCash. I have
seen many questions about tracking inventory. I think add on modules to
handle inventory as well as CRM would be nice to have everything integrated.
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