📤 Publishing Mods

Once your Opera GX mod is fully tested and ready, the next step is to publish it for the world to enjoy. This guide will walk you through the process of sharing your mod with the Opera GX community.

✅ Why Publish Your Mod?

• Share Your Work: Let others experience your creative work.
• Gain Recognition: Showcase your mod to the Opera GX user base.
• Contribute to the Community: Help others by providing useful features and enhancements.

📝 Preparing for Publishing

Before you publish your mod, make sure it meets these essential criteria:

1. Complete manifest.json

Ensure your manifest.json is error-free and fully configured with all assets.

2. Check for Dependencies

If your mod requires external resources, ensure they are included or documented.

3. Review Asset Quality

• Images: Ensure your wallpapers, icons, and logos are high-quality and optimized.
• Sounds: Compress audio files for quicker load times.

🚀 Publishing Steps

1. Create a Mod Description

Write a clear and engaging description of your mod. Include:

• Name: The name of your mod.
• Version: Current version number.
• Features: Highlight key features and customizations.
• Developer Information: Include your name and contact info.

Example:

{
  "name": "My Awesome Mod",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "A cool new Opera GX mod with amazing features.",
  "developer": {
    "name": "Your Name"
  }
}

2. Submit to Opera GX Mod Store

1. Go to the Opera GX Mod Store: Navigate to the GX Mods Submission Page.
2. Log In: Sign in with your Opera account.
3. Upload Your Mod: Click the "Submit New Mod" button and follow the prompts to upload your files.

3. Sharing via GitHub

You can also host your mod on GitHub and share the link with the community. Steps:

1. Create a new repository on GitHub.
2. Upload your mod files to the repository.
3. Add a README.md file with detailed instructions.
4. Share the GitHub link with the community.

📦 Final Checklist

Before publishing your mod, ensure you:

• Double-check the manifest.json for accuracy.
• Verify that all assets are included and properly linked.
• Provide a compelling description of your mod.
• Test your mod one last time in Opera GX.

📖 Learn More

• Explore the GX Mods Submission Guidelines for more tips.
• Visit our Testing and Debugging section if you run into any issues.

🚀 With your mod published, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the feedback from the Opera GX community!