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title: "ext_typoscript_setup.typoscript"
manual: "TYPO3 Explained"
version: "12.4"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:ext-typoscript-setup-typoscript@12.4"
source: "ExtensionArchitecture/FileStructure/ExtTyposcriptSetupTyposcript.rst"
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# `ext_typoscript_setup.typoscript` {#ext-typoscript-setup-typoscript}

-   **ext_typoscript_setup.typoscript**

    -   *Scope:* extension
    -   *Path (Composer):* packages/my_extension/ext_typoscript_setup.typoscript
    -   *Path (Classic):* typo3conf/ext/my_extension/ext_typoscript_setup.typoscript

    Preset TypoScript setup. Will be included in the setup section of all
    TypoScript templates.

> [!WARNING]
> **Attention**
>
> Use such a file if you absolutely need to load some TypoScript (because you
> would get serious errors without it). Otherwise static templates or
> usage of the *Extension Management API* of class
> `\TYPO3\CMS\Core\Utility\ExtensionManagementUtility` are preferred.