<p>Consider installing Podman Desktop extensions to enrich the default capabilities of Podman Desktop.</p>
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<p>The extension Open Container Initiative (OCI) image name, such as: <code>quay.io/fbenoit/my-first-extension</code>.</p>
<p>See <ahref="/docs/extensions/publish">Publishing a Podman Desktop extension</a>.</p>
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<p>In the <strong>Name of the Image</strong> field, write the extension OCI image name.</p>
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<p>Click the <strong>Install extension from the OCI image</strong> button.</p>
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<p>If Podman Desktop satisfies the minimum required version of the extension, the extension activates.</p>
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<p>Depending on the extension, items can appear in the status bar, tray menu, or other contributions.</p>