> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hollaex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hollaex.com/plugins/develop-plugins/advanced/initialization.md).

# Initialization

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Make sure you run `npm install` in the `/plugins` directory in HollaEx Kit **before** any other steps.
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To start the development process, you need to initialize the plugin template. This template includes the folder structure and some pre-defined configurations to facilitate the development experience. 

Below is a list of available plugin templates:

<table><thead><tr><th width="223">Type</th><th>Template Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>page</code></td><td>adds a new page with customizable access from the side and top menus</td></tr><tr><td><code>verification-tab</code></td><td>adds a new verification tab to the user verification page</td></tr><tr><td><code>fiat-wallet</code></td><td>adds a deposit and withdraw page for a fiat currency</td></tr><tr><td><code>kyc</code></td><td>adds KYC tab to the user verification page</td></tr><tr><td><code>bank</code></td><td>adds bank verification tab to the user verification page</td></tr><tr><td><code>raw</code> </td><td>adds a template without initial meta object values</td></tr><tr><td><code>onramp</code></td><td>adds an on-ramp section for the fiat controls feature</td></tr><tr><td><code>app</code></td><td>adds an app view to the apps section tables</td></tr><tr><td><code>server</code></td><td>adds a template without any view (Server-only)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Initializing the Plugin Template

1. Once you decide on the type of plugin, go to `/plugins` and run `npm run add:plugin --plugin=<PLUGIN_NAME> --type=<PLUGIN_TYPE>` to initialize the plugin template.&#x20;

```
npm run add:plugin --plugin=<PLUGIN_NAME> --type=<PLUGIN_TYPE>
```

This will create a folder named the plugin's name in the `/plugins`  folder.

### Moving Forward - Plugin Components

In order to develop a plugin, we need to understand all the main components of a plugin. These main components of any HollaEx plugin will be looked at in the next sections.

1. [**Plugin config**](/plugins/develop-plugins/advanced/config.md)
2. [**Server script**](/plugins/develop-plugins/advanced/server-script.md)
3. [**Client Web View**](/plugins/develop-plugins/advanced/web-view.md)
4. **Plugin JSON**