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# Using the template
The easiest way to start developing is to use our [plugin-template](https://gitdab.com/recloudstream/plugin-template) as it sets up the build environment automatically.

To get started:

1) <a href="https://gitdab.com/recloudstream/plugin-template" target="_blank">Copy the plugin template page URL</a>

2) Import into GitHub using the <a href="https://github.com/new/import" target="_blank">"Import a Repository"</a> Feature

3) Check if GitHub actions are enabled, by going to: `Settings > Actions > General > Allow all actions and reusable workflows`

4) You can now create your own plugins and after you push new code, they should automatically be built