--- title: "Streamlining TYPO3 Extension Visibility: TER's Packagist Integration" url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/streamlining-typo3-extension-visibility-ters-packagist-integration" description: "The absence of a centralized view of all available TYPO3 extensions has made it tough for users to discover extensions to meet their needs. We've long sought a solution to simplify this process. Now, TYPO3 extensions solely on Packagist are visible in the TYPO3 Extension Repository." image: "https://news.typo3.com/_assets/d1e01514e4c4a5b3147940fa2ec50682/Images/og-image-news.jpg" date: 2026-06-11 modified: 2026-06-11 categories: - "Developer & Technology" - "Showcase & Success" - "Product Updates & Roadmap" --- # Streamlining TYPO3 Extension Visibility: TER's Packagist Integration - [Showcase & Success](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/showcase-success) - [Developer & Technology](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/developer-technology) - [Product Updates & Roadmap](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/product-updates-roadmap) Streamlining TYPO3 Extension Visibility: TER's Packagist Integration ==================================================================== 28 December 2023 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_ter-packagist-example-blur_6e5a14da63.webp) The absence of a centralized view of all available TYPO3 extensions has made it tough for users to discover extensions to meet their needs. We've long sought a solution to simplify this process. Now, TYPO3 extensions solely on Packagist are visible in the TYPO3 Extension Repository. - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/e4eaa13e33dd086a9c06f2570cb34609.jpeg)[Torben Hansen](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/torben-hansen) In the TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER), extensions have traditionally been uploaded manually or via the outdated SOAP or current REST API. TYPO3 extension authors had to bundle all essential files and external dependencies within each extension in order to provide an extension that can be installed using the TYPO3 extension manager. The Quest for Centralization in a Fragmented Landscape ------------------------------------------------------ The adoption of Composer for TYPO3 installations marked a pivotal shift, leading numerous extension authors to dual-publish their creations on both TER and Packagist. However, this dual-distribution landscape has inadvertently created a challenge - a lack of a centralized overview of available TYPO3 extensions. Some authors have chosen to exclusively release their work on Packagist, creating a dispersed ecosystem. This fragmented approach has made it challenging for users to access a comprehensive directory of TYPO3 extensions, emphasizing the need for a centralized solution to enhance accessibility and simplify the extension discovery process. TER's Integration of Packagist: Unifying TYPO3 Extensions --------------------------------------------------------- To overcome the challenges posed by the dispersed ecosystem, we’ve introduced a solution. The TER will now conduct regular imports of package metadata from Packagist. Specifically, this process targets extensions categorized as "typo3-cms-extension" and whose package names are not yet recognized by TER. This inclusive approach ensures that TYPO3 extensions exclusively available on Packagist are visible in the TYPO3 Extension Repository, providing users with a more comprehensive and centralized overview of TYPO3 extensions. Packagist-only extensions in TER all have the same icon (a package). The download stats are currently not yet available but we hope to implement this in the future. ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/4/csm_ter-packagist-example_bbead6d657.webp) Contribute Your Ideas --------------------- Got thoughts on how to make TER even better? We want to hear from you! Drop your feedback and ideas for TER on our GitLab [issue tracker](https://git.typo3.org/services/t3o-sites/extensions.typo3.org/ter/-/issues). Join in and let's make the TYPO3 Extension Repository even more user-friendly together. ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/7cf52722a5b7183b29d378a2284bd103.jpeg) About the Author [Torben Hansen](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/torben-hansen) Open Source Enthusiast & TYPO3 Expert I’m a passionate open-source advocate and dedicated TYPO3 expert. As a freelancer, I offer professional TYPO3 services to clients while actively contributing to the TYPO3 ecosystem. I have developed several public TYPO3 extensions and serve as the Co-Lead of the TYPO3 Security Team, helping to enhance the platform’s security and functionality. For many years, I have been blogging about TYPO3, sharing insights and expertise with the community. [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/torben-hansen) Additional contributors ----------------------- - Copy Editor - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/49aa12815610e985a3a94122712538f2.jpeg)Felicity Brand - Publisher - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/d2606120ccc43c7846fe40337be2bc1e.png)Mathias Bolt Lesniak