[Vtigercrm-developers] New Extensions Store! - Take a Tour

[Sreenivas Kanumuru]

Blazej,

Customers should have confidence that what is installed through Extensions
store is verified, and will work fine. For this reason, we are not allowing
unverified extensions in the Store.

The command line tool allows developers to test new modules and also useful
to install custom modules developers do for specific customers. We know
some generic extensions aren't module manager compatible because they
change system files (due to API limitations or other reasons). We wanted to
provide a way for users to install such modules by directly assessing the
risk. The command line tool will come in handy for that.

Andrew,

*What about already installed custom modules? Will migration tool handle
> this part? *


I assume you are referring to the updates through the Store. Extensions
store will handle updates of extensions installed through the store. For
modules installed through outside the store, the command line console tool
will provide a way to update them..

Regards,
Sreenivas


On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 5:46 AM, SIAM Translations LLP <
info at siam-translations.com> wrote:

> What about already installed custom modules? Will migration tool handle
> this part?
>
> Andrew Smith
>
> On 21 Jun 2014, at 01:14, Sreenivas Kanumuru <svk at vtiger.com> wrote:
>
> Extensions Store will allow list verified, module manager compatible
> extensions. Administrators will still be able to install unverified
> extensions, through command line tool (we will be provide this with 6.1).
>
> *Is there a way to roll back?*
>
>
> Yes, Users will be able to uninstall extensions installed through
> extensions store.
>
> Good to add buttons leading to installed app in demo version. Good to see
>> before buy :-)
>
>
> Thanks for the suggestions. It will be nice to allow users to try out the
> extension before buying. We want to make this possible, but it wont be in
> time for 6.1
>
> Regards,
> Sreenivas
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 10:31 PM, SIAM Translations LLP <
> info at siam-translations.com> wrote:
>
>> Prasad, cant see in demo button allowing installing own or unverified
>> extensions (On own risk)
>> Will it be available ?
>>
>> Regards
>> Andrew
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On 20 Jun 2014, at 22:16, Prasad <prasad at vtiger.com> wrote:
>>
>> With Vtiger 6.1, we are releasing an integrated extensions store and an
>> online marketplace, to bridge the gap between developers and users.
>> Extensions are just 1 click away!
>>
>> Here is a quick tour - https://demo2.vtiger.com/marketplace
>>
>> We have setup a demo here - https://demo2.vtiger.com
>>
>> We'll be releasing this with 6.1 Validation Build by end of this month.
>>
>> Please read on below for more details on the extensions store.
>>
>> *What is the need for Extensions Store?*
>>
>> App-Stores in mobile phones and recent desktop OSs have made installing
>> apps as easy as a 1 click action. In comparison, the process to install an
>> extension in Vtiger CRM is unwieldy.
>>
>> 1. There was no place within product to browse and install extensions.
>> Users had to search on the web and find extensions listed on different
>> sites.
>>
>> 2. For purchasing paid extensions, users had to do it directly from the
>> individual websites of the publishers.
>>
>> 3. The process of downloading the zip file and installing the extension
>> is error-prone.
>>
>> Extensions Store is designed to bring the simplicity of mobile app-stores
>> to Vtiger users.
>>
>> *What are the benefits of extensions store?*
>>
>> For Users:
>> 1. 1 click install of commercial or free apps
>> 2. Confidence that apps are verified
>> 3. Contact info of publisher is available to user to reach out for support
>> 4. See Ratings and Reviews of extensions
>>
>> For Developers:
>> 1. Get More users for your free and commercial extensions
>> 2. View who purchased your apps
>> 3. See Monthly and Daily revenue reports
>>
>> *How do i publish an extension to be listed on Store?*
>>
>> Developers can signup and publish extensions from publisher portal (under
>> development)
>>
>> *Will my commercial apps be protected?*
>>
>> Yes. When publishing an extension you can choose to enable protection.
>> Protected extensions are encrypted prior to distribution and are linked to
>> the specific machine on which it is installed. The extension file will not
>> work if it is copied to another machine.
>>
>> *How are payments handled?*
>>
>> Administrators should add payment method (major credit cards are
>> accepted) in order to install commercial extensions. Vtiger relays the
>> credit card details to Stripe.com and retains the customer id only (
>> Vtiger only stores the last 4 digits of the card for reference).
>>
>> Stripe is a reputed payment processor and confirms to Credit card
>> industry privacy and security guidelines.
>>
>> *What are the fees for listing on the Extensions store? *
>>
>> There is no listing fee. You decide the price of your extension. You get
>> 75% of the revenue.
>>
>> *How will the money be transferred to developer?*
>>
>> We are able to pay via paypal or through direct wire transfer (wiring
>> fees will be deducted). The payment will be made monthly, on the 1st
>> Tuesday of subsequent month.
>>
>> *Will Vtiger deduct Taxes?*
>>
>> We don't anticipate the need to collect taxes on top of the extension
>> fee, or withhold tax before sending payment to developer. If any taxes are
>> applicable, it will be the responsibility of the developer to pay taxes.
>>
>> *Can I see who installed my extensions?*
>>
>> Yes. Email address of the users will be listed on the Publishers portal
>>
>> *Can I push updates to my extensions?*
>>
>> Yes. You can publish the updates via the publishers portal, and users
>> will be alerted to the presence of an updated version of the extension.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Prasad
>> Vtiger Team
>>
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