# Extension Developers

Extensions are meant to extend the functionality of Archangel. Documentation for theme development is [also available](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Theme/Developers.md).

Bored? Take a look at the [TODO list for Archangel](https://trello.com/b/iAeANJRl).

## Generate an extension

Generate an Archangel extension with `archangel extension NAME`

To generate an extension at `PWD` with the name `archangel_foo`

```
$ archangel extension foo
```

## Best Practices

The following are best practice guides for building and managing Archangel extensions.

* [Controllers](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Controllers.md)
* [Helpers](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Helpers.md)
* [Models](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Models.md)
* [Policies](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Policies.md)
* [Routes](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Routes.md)
* [Uploaders](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Uploaders.md)
* [Views](https://github.com/archangel/archangel/blob/master/docs/Extension/Views.md)