# Want to contribute where manpower is lacking

**URL:** <https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632>\
**Category:** Development\
**Created:** [9 November 2021 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632 "2021-11-09T12:08:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 14\
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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [9 November 2021 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/1 "2021-11-09T12:08:55Z")

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Hello maintainers ,  
I am a beginner . I have worked on some high priorities issues for joplin desktop . But now I want to work for other parts of joplin too where there is need of manpower . I have the following skills:

Language: C++,Python,JavaScript,HTML,CSS,SASS  
Frameworks: Reactjs,tKinter  
Skills: Data Structures & Algorithms  
Tools: Git,Docker,Firebase  
Primary OS: Ubuntu( Linux )

My GitHub profile: [Rishabhraghwendra18 · GitHub](https://github.com/Rishabhraghwendra18)  
I am open to more learning , I can learn any new technology if needed .  
If anyone of you know any place where I can best fit or help in any way , please let me know . I will be happy to help.

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**Author:** ![roman\_r\_m](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/roman_r_m/32/3297_2.png) [@roman\_r\_m](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/roman_r_m)\
**Post date:** [9 November 2021 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/2 "2021-11-09T13:05:46Z")

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Generally any issue tagged with meduim/high is ok to take.

Then there's always demand for plugins. On one hand it's not Joplin proper but on the other hand you'd be the only owner of the code.

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 09:19 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/3 "2021-11-11T09:19:18Z")

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I didn't get the point , `On one hand it's not joplin proper...`

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**Author:** ![graphit0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/graphit0/32/3435_2.png) [@graphit0](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/graphit0)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/4 "2021-11-11T10:08:25Z")

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Aside from medium/high issues, you might want to visit [this topic](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/any-suggestions-on-what-plugins-could-be-created/9479) and see what plugins were requested the most. Of course, if you develop a plugin, this won't be a direct contribution to Joplin core but still a very welcome addition. I think this is what @roman_r_m meant.

In some cases, features done via plugins are even preferable (compared to direct change in Joplin core) due to less maintenance needed from Joplin team.

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**Author:** ![roman\_r\_m](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/roman_r_m/32/3297_2.png) [@roman\_r\_m](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/roman_r_m)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 10:26 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/5 "2021-11-11T10:26:32Z")

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Yes, what @graphit0 said. Working on plugins you could learn about CodeMirror, MarkdownId, Joplin data model, and some other things. Plus some plugins will require changes to the main app

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 13:59 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/6 "2021-11-11T13:59:23Z")

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Ok.. all the plugins , currently joplin have are present in `packages/plugins` folder ? I searched in this folder but it only has one plugin which is `ToggleSidebars`

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**Author:** ![roman\_r\_m](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/roman_r_m/32/3297_2.png) [@roman\_r\_m](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/roman_r_m)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/7 "2021-11-11T14:04:08Z")

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No, these aren't the plugins we were talking about. These are renderer plugins and you probably don't need to change these.

The plugins I mean are these: [Plugin List](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/plugin-list/17671)  
Also have a look at the docs: [Getting started with plugin development | Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/api/get_started/plugins/)

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**Author:** ![ylc395](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/ylc395/32/11357_2.png) [@ylc395](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/ylc395)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2021 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/8 "2021-11-11T15:17:55Z")

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Hi, I'm making an OCR plugin. it has been published but still in development. Are you willing to take part in and add feature for it? You can check this post: [https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/plugin-offline-ocr-extract-text-from-images-pdf-videos-etc](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/plugin-offline-ocr-extract-text-from-images-pdf-videos-etc)

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [12 November 2021 12:18 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/9 "2021-11-12T12:18:47Z")

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Ok... so do you have any plugin idea list which joplin wants or we have to own come up with a plugin idea ?

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [12 November 2021 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/10 "2021-11-12T12:19:37Z")

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It looks interesting . I don't know machine learning may I able to contribute to it ?

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**Author:** ![ylc395](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/ylc395/32/11357_2.png) [@ylc395](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/ylc395)\
**Post date:** [12 November 2021 12:28 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/11 "2021-11-12T12:28:49Z")

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OCR algorithm is included in a library, this plugin just calls it. There are some feature request in that post, anyone knowing JS can help.

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**Author:** ![roman\_r\_m](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/roman_r_m/32/3297_2.png) [@roman\_r\_m](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/roman_r_m)\
**Post date:** [12 November 2021 13:13 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/12 "2021-11-12T13:13:00Z")

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Some ideas here [Any suggestions on what plugins could be created?](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/any-suggestions-on-what-plugins-could-be-created/9479)  
But if you have your own -- go for it

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [13 November 2021 04:35 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/13 "2021-11-13T04:35:37Z")

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ok.. Thanks alot @roman_r_m

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**Author:** ![rishabh18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@rishabh18](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/rishabh18)\
**Post date:** [13 November 2021 04:35 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/want-to-contribute-where-manpower-is-lacking/21632/14 "2021-11-13T04:35:59Z")

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ok.. I will like to contribute to your plugin