Sideloading

Sideloading lets you install a service from a .s9pk file without using any registry. This is useful when testing a service in development, installing a service that is not listed on any registry, or if you prefer to eliminate the Marketplace as a point of trust.

How to Sideload

1. Click Sideload in the top navigation bar.

2. Click the drop area to select a .s9pk file from your file system, or simply drag and drop the file into the drop area.

Obtaining .s9pk Files

A .s9pk file can be obtained in several ways:

• From a developer — A service developer may share .s9pk files directly via chat, email, or a download link.
• From a GitHub release — Many open source services publish .s9pk files as release assets on GitHub.
• Build from source — If the service is open source, you can clone its repository and build the .s9pk yourself. See the Makefile Build System guide for instructions.