add-in

Optional software component

An add-in is a piece of software that extends the functionality of a larger program: The spreadsheet add-in automatically formats financial reports.

Add-ins plug into existing applications rather than running independently.

The term is common in productivity software like Microsoft Office, where users install add-ins to customize features.

Also called a plug-in or extension.

software

plugin

Modular software extension

  • extensionAdded part or duration
  • moduleIndependent functional component
  • addonSupplementary software component

component · widget · applet · utility · toolbar · macro · script · package · feature · tool

supplement

ingredient

Element in a mixture

fiber · nutrients · omega-3 · calcium · probiotics · antioxidants · fortification · booster · enrichment · nutritional

Categories
Opposites
software architecture role

add-inbuilt-in

Included as standard

out-of-the-box · kernel

integration direction

add-inremoval

Act of taking away

uninstall · deletion · disable

Family

adding, addition, additional, additionally, additive

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G