addon
Browser capability expander
An addon is a supplementary component that extends or enhances the functionality of existing software.
Browsers have addons for blocking ads or managing passwords; games have addons that add new content or features.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated: I installed a new add-on for Firefox.
The term applies broadly to any optional extra that attaches to a base product.
Modular software extension
- modSoftware tweak or admin
- moduleIndependent functional component
- extensionAdded part or duration
- widgetUnspecified small device
applet · component · toolbar · script · snippet · pack · bundle · library
Upward push or increase
- improvementPositive change in quality
- augmentationAct of adding more
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
amplification · functionality · capability · feature-rich · power-up · expanded · advanced · premium
Cross-platform functional harmony
- integrationCombining into a whole
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
- APISoftware communication standard
- dependenciesThings required for operation
conflicts · versions · legacy · support · requirements · specifications · standards · backward-compatible
Tailoring to individual needs
- configurationArrangement of parts
- settingsAdjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- optionsAvailable courses of action
tweaking · tailoring · modification · adjustment · theming · skinning · layout · interface
plugin
Modular software extension
widget · applet · component · toolbar · script · snippet · pack · bundle · library · integration
boost
Upward push or increase
- improvementPositive change in quality
- augmentationAct of adding more
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
enrichment · amplification · functionality · capability · feature-rich · power-up · expanded · advanced · premium · pro
interoperability
Cross-platform functional harmony
- integrationCombining into a whole
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
- APISoftware communication standard
dependencies · conflicts · versions · legacy · support · requirements · specifications · standards · backward-compatible · coexistence
personalization
Tailoring to individual needs
- configurationArrangement of parts
- settingsAdjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
options · tweaking · tailoring · modification · adjustment · theming · skinning · layout · interface · dashboard
- softwaresoftware, app, apps, application, program
- downloadsfiles, app, apps, game, music
- nonessentialunnecessary, unneeded, nonessential, inessential, dispensable
- extrasextra, extras, supplements, accessories, supplement
- choiceschoice, choose, decide, decision, select
- gimmicksgimmick, trick, ploy, stunt, gag
addonkernel
Seed or essential core
built-in · operating system · firmware · platform · framework
addonessential
Fundamentally necessary
core · fundamental · integral · default · baseline
addoncore
Central essential portion
built-in · kernel · foundation · standalone
- add upFind the sum
- added upCombined into a total
- adding upSumming together
- in additionAs an extra element
- add insult to injuryWorsen harm with mockery
- adds up toEquals when combined
add, addition, added, adding, adds, additional, additive, additionally, adder