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# What does it do? {#whatdoesitdo}

This extension implements a versatile news system based on the latest
technologies which are provided by the TYPO3 CMS.

**Best practise from the scratch**

-   Based on Extbase & Fluid
-   Easy to use & understand for editors
-   Using as many elements from the Core as possible, e.g. FAL and sys categories
-   Checkbox "Top news" to flag important news
-   Built in support for content elements
-   Support for Open Graph and social platforms in default template

> It is a highly customizable framework for chronological organized content -
> much more than just a news list!
>
> – Quote from a user

## Further links {#further-links}

-   [Open Hub](https://www.openhub.net/p/typo3-news)