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title: "Handlebars"
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# Handlebars {#start}

-   *Extension key:* [handlebars](https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/handlebars)
-   *Package name:* [`cpsit/typo3-handlebars`](https://packagist.org/packages/cpsit/typo3-handlebars)
-   *Version:* release
-   *Language:* en
-   *Author:* coding. powerful. systems. CPS GmbH
-   *License:*

    This extension documentation is published under the
    [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
    (Creative Commons) license.

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An extension for TYPO3 CMS that provides an entire rendering environment for
Handlebars templates. It is seamlessly integrated into TYPO3 and offers
extensive configuration options to get all the power out of your templates.
To meet everyone's needs, it is easily extensible using TYPO3 on-board tools.

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**Introduction**

A quick overview about the main features provided by this extension.

[Learn more about this extension](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:introduction@main)

**Installation**

Instructions on how to install this extension, and which TYPO3 and PHP versions
are currently supported.

[Getting started](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:installation@main)

**Usage**

Start with a quick start example, then learn how to render templates
with content objects, data processors, custom helpers and Extbase plugins.

[Learn how to use this extension](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:usage@main)

**Configuration**

Learn how to configure the extension in various ways. This includes template
paths, global variables, caching and extension configuration.

[View configuration options](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:configuration@main)

**Guides**

Task-oriented guides for common integration and migration scenarios,
including a step-by-step path for migrating from Fluid to Handlebars.

[Browse guides](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:guides@main)

**Migration**

Required migration steps when upgrading the extension to a new major version.

[View upgrade guide](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:migration@main)

**Developer corner**

Events and extension points for developers who need to go beyond
TypoScript configuration.

[Deep dive into classes & concepts](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:developer-corner@main)

**Contributing**

Learn how to set up a local development environment and contribute
to this extension.

[Read the contribution guide](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/cpsit/typo3-handlebars:contributing@main)