--- title: "Make" manual: "TYPO3 Explained" version: "12.4" permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:extension-make@12.4" source: "ExtensionArchitecture/Kickstarter/Make/Index.rst" rendered: "2026-10-21T15:29:37+00:00" --- > [!WARNING] > **Attention** > > TYPO3 v12 has reached end-of-life as of April 30th 2026 and > is no longer being maintained. Use the version switcher on the top > left of this page to select documentation for a supported version of TYPO3. > > Need more time before upgrading? > You can purchase Extended Long Term Support (ELTS) for TYPO3 v12 here: > [TYPO3 ELTS](https://typo3.com/services/extended-support-elts). # Make {#extension-make} ## Kickstart a TYPO3 Extension with "Make" {#extension-make-kickstart} "[Make](https://github.com/b13/make)" is a TYPO3 extension provided by b13. It features a quick way to create a basic extension scaffold on the console. The extension is available for TYPO3 v10 and above. ## 1\. Install "Make" {#1-install-make} In Composer-based TYPO3 installations you can install the extension via Composer, you should install it as `dev` dependency as it should not be used on production systems: **Composer** ```bash composer req b13/make --dev ``` **DDEV, Composer** ```bash ddev composer req b13/make --dev ``` **Classic mode installation (no Composer)** To install the extension on Classic mode installations, download it from the [TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER), extension "make"](https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/make/). ## 2\. Kickstart an extension {#2-kickstart-an-extension} Call the CLI script on the console: **Composer** ```bash vendor/bin/typo3 make:extension ``` **DDEV, Composer** ```bash ddev exec vendor/bin/typo3 make:extension ``` **Classic mode installation (No Composer)** ```bash typo3/sysext/core/bin/typo3 make:extension ``` ## 3\. Answer the prompt {#3-answer-the-prompt} "Make" will now answer some questions that we describe here in-depth: - **`Enter the composer package name (e.g. "vendor/awesome"):`** A valid composer package name is defined in the [getcomposer name scheme](https://getcomposer.org/doc/04-schema.md#name). The vendor **should** be a unique name that is not yet used by other companies or developers. Example: `my-vendor/my-test` - **`Enter the extension key [my_test]:`** The extension key **should** follow the rules for best practises on [choosing an extension key](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:extension-key@12.4) if you plan to publish your extension. In most cases, the default, here `my_test`, is sufficient. Press `enter` to accept the default or enter another name. - **`Enter the PSR-4 namespace [T3docs/MyTest]:`** The namespace has to be unique within the project. Usually the default should be unique, as your vendor is unique, and you can accept it by pressing `enter`. - **`Choose supported TYPO3 versions (comma separate for multiple) [TYPO3 v11 LTS]:`** If you want to support both TYPO3 v11 and v12, enter the following: `11,12` - **`Enter a description of the extension:`** A description is mandatory. You can change it later in the file [`composer.json`](../../FileStructure/ComposerJson.md#file-extension-composer-json) of the extension. - **`Where should the extension be created? [src/extensions/]:`** If you have a special path for installing local extensions like `packages` enter it here. Otherwise you can accept the default. - **`May we add a basic service configuration for you? (yes/no) [yes]:`** If you choose `yes` "Make" will create a basic [`Configuration/Services.yaml`](../../FileStructure/Configuration/ServicesYaml.md#file-extension-configuration-services-yaml) to configure [dependency injection](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:dependencyinjection@12.4). - **`May we create a ext_emconf.php for you? (yes/no) [no]:`** Mandatory for extensions supporting TYPO3 v10. Starting with v11: If your extension should be installable in Classic mode TYPO3 installations choose `yes`. This is not necessary for local extensions in Composer-based installations. ## 4\. Have a look at the result {#4-have-a-look-at-the-result} "Make" created a subfolder under `src/extensions` with the composer name (without vendor) of your extension. By default, it contains the following files: **Page tree of directory `src/extensions`** ```none $ tree src/extensions └── my-test ├── Classes ├── Configuration | └── Services.yaml (optional) ├── composer.json └── ext_emconf.php (optional) ``` ## 5\. Install the extension {#5-install-the-extension} On Composer-based installations the extension is not installed yet. It will not be displayed in the **Extension Manager** in the backend. To install it, open the main [`composer.json`](../../FileStructure/ComposerJson.md#file-extension-composer-json) of your **project** (not the one in the created extension) and add the extension directory as new repository: **my_project_root/composer.json** ```json { "name": "my-vendor/my-project", "repositories": { "0_packages": { "type": "path", "url": "src/extensions/*" } }, "...": "..." } ``` Then require the extension on Composer-based systems, using the composer name defined in the prompt of the script: **Composer** ```bash composer req t3docs/my-test:@dev ``` **DDEV, Composer** ```bash ddev composer req my-vendor/my-test:@dev ``` **Classic mode installation (No Composer)** Activate the extension in the Extension Manager. ## 6\. Add functionality {#6-add-functionality} The following additional commands are available to add more functionality to your extension: - `make:backendcontroller` \- [Create a new backend controller](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:extension-make-backend-controller@12.4) - `make:command` \- [Create a new command](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:extension-make-console-command@12.4) - `make:eventlistener` \- Create a new event listener - `make:middleware` \- Create a new middleware ## Read more: {#read-more} - [Create a new backend controller](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:create-a-new-backend-controller@12.4) - [Create a new console command](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:create-a-new-console-command@12.4)