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hello guys,
 
i need to install the code for an extension developed by an ex coworker that left the company. so now it is impossible to get the source code from him/her
when i try to download it i get an error /
is there a way around this ?
i'm using D365 Business Central 
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    Greg Kujawa Profile Picture
    Greg Kujawa 633 on at
    cannot download BC extension
    As has been replied, if the original extension's app.json file blocks downloading the source code, there is extremely limited exposure and visibility into it. As outlined here Microsoft Learn. The one person who replied about including the extension as a dependency isn't really a solution. You might be able to download the .app file as a symbol. But if you open it like a ZIP file you still won't be able to view the actual source code,
     
    If this extension was developed on behalf of a commercial organization, I would highly recommend leveraging Azure DevOps or Github to avoid running into such challenges in the future! 
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    TeddyH 12,868 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
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    if you don't have the Source Code, the App Package, and the app allowDownloadingSource property has been set to false, I don't think you have any other way to get the source.
    Your best chance is to contact the ex-coworker to get the source (assuming he/she still has the code).
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    barbarbar 40 on at
    cannot download BC extension
    thank you guys for your replies. unfortunately we don't have github so there's no chance of getting the source code of this extension.
    i will take a look at all of your suggestions and get back to you 
  • cannot download BC extension
    Dont you guys have devops or github? How do you manage your source code?
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    Judy Microsoft Employee on at
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    Hi,
     
     
    Here are some useful links regarding the same topic, Hope it helps.
     
    Best Regards,
    Judy
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    Mohana Yadav 59,194 Super User 2024 Season 2 on at
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    Shrey Chauhan 288 on at
    cannot download BC extension
    Hello,

    You can add that extension into your app.json files to get that extension and the code.
    Here's the screenshot about how to add extension in app.json file.



    Here's the reference :
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-work-workspace-projects-references

    Hope this help to solve your queries.

    Thank You,
    Shrey Chauhan

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