# Getting started with Add-ons

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## How to use this guide

With Local Add-ons, you can modify or extend functionality easily with our [hooks API](https://build.localwp.com/building/hooks). If your Add-on requires UI, you can then use our [UI components](https://build.localwp.com/building/using-local-components) within these layouts to assemble a fantastic and delightful interface for your add-on. This guide will help ensure an Add-on that works great, looks even better, and fits like a dream inside of Local.

We've broken the guide down into a few quick sections to get you up-and-running in no time.

1. Designing your Add-on
2. Building your Add-on


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