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Quarto has revolutionised scientific and technical publishing by enabling reproducible documents that seamlessly blend code, narrative text, and visualisation.
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However, one persistent friction point has been managing the rich and ever-growing ecosystem of extensions and templates—until now.
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## Powered by a comprehensive extension directory
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### A curated catalogue of 250+ extensions
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At the heart of **Quarto Wizard** lies the [Quarto Extensions directory (m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/)](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/), a comprehensive listing I maintain that catalogues extensions from across the entire Quarto ecosystem.
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To date, it includes over 250 extensions contributed by the community, covering a vast array of functionalities from citation management to interactive visualisations.
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This directory powers **Quarto Wizard**'s discovery features, providing rich metadata about each extension including descriptions, licensing, version tags, and GitHub stars.
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The directory is continuously updated through GitHub's API, ensuring you always have access to the latest extensions from the community.
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### One-click installation from the web
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What's particularly exciting is that you can install extensions or use templates **directly from the website itself**.
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Each extension listed at [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) includes multiple installation options: traditional command-line via terminal, or one-click installation through **Quarto Wizard** in VS Code, Positron, or VSCodium.
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Simply browse the directory, find the extension you need, and choose your preferred installation method.
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The website generates the appropriate commands or launches your IDE directly.
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This flexibility means teams with mixed technical backgrounds can all access the same powerful extensions.
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For example, you might want to add the [**Iconify**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-iconify) extension to access over 200,000 open source vector icons in your documents, or the [**Animate**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-animate) extension to bring your presentations to life with CSS animations.
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Perhaps the [**Spotlight**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-spotlight) extension for Reveal.js catches your eye for creating dramatic Reveal.js presentations that highlight your mouse position.
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All of these extensions (and hundreds more) are just a click away.
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### Template discovery made easy
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Additionally, the Quarto Extensions directory excels at **template discovery and deployment** which is enhanced with powerful filtering options: you can sort by recently updated, filter by popularity, browse by categories (*i.e.*, Shortcodes, Filters, Formats, Projects, Reveal.js Plugins), or search for specific functionality.
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Each extension clearly indicates whether it's a template with **"Use"** buttons alongside **"Install"** options.
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Whether you're crafting an academic paper using journal-specific formats, creating professional invoices with my [**Invoice**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-invoice) extension template, or building stunning presentations with themed templates like my [**Reveal.js Coeos**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-revealjs-coeos) extension, browsing available templates becomes as simple as scrolling through a curated gallery.
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This directory creates a seamless experience: instead of manually searching GitHub repositories or memorising command-line syntax, you can browse hundreds of extensions with detailed information at your fingertips.
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This transforms extension discovery from a treasure hunt into a curated shopping experience.
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## {{< meta quarto-wizard >}} Quarto Wizard: Your GUI for Quarto extensions
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I designed **Quarto Wizard** to address a fundamental challenge I've observed in the community: whilst Quarto's command-line interface is powerful, many users prefer visual interfaces for discovering, installing, and managing extensions.
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## Powered by a comprehensive extension directory
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### A curated catalogue of 250+ extensions
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At the heart of **Quarto Wizard** lies the [Quarto Extensions directory (m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/)](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/), a comprehensive listing I maintain that catalogues extensions from across the entire Quarto ecosystem.
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To date, it includes over 250 extensions contributed by the community, covering a vast array of functionalities from citation management to interactive visualisations.
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This directory powers **Quarto Wizard**'s discovery features, providing rich metadata about each extension including descriptions, licensing, version tags, and GitHub stars.
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The directory is continuously updated through GitHub's API, ensuring you always have access to the latest extensions from the community.
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### One-click installation from the web
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What's particularly exciting is that you can install extensions or use templates **directly from the website itself**.
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Each extension listed at [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) includes multiple installation options: traditional command-line via terminal, or one-click installation through **Quarto Wizard** in VS Code, Positron, or VSCodium.
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Simply browse the directory, find the extension you need, and choose your preferred installation method.
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The website generates the appropriate commands or launches your IDE directly.
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This flexibility means teams with mixed technical backgrounds can all access the same powerful extensions.
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For example, you might want to add the [**Iconify**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-iconify) extension to access over 200,000 open source vector icons in your documents, or the [**Animate**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-animate) extension to bring your presentations to life with CSS animations.
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All of these extensions (and hundreds more) are just a click away.
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### Template discovery made easy
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Additionally, the Quarto Extensions directory excels at **template discovery and deployment** which is enhanced with powerful filtering options: you can sort by recently updated, filter by popularity, browse by categories (*i.e.*, Shortcodes, Filters, Formats, Projects, Reveal.js Plugins), or search for specific functionality.
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Each extension clearly indicates whether it's a template with **"Use"** buttons alongside **"Install"** options.
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Whether you're crafting an academic paper using journal-specific formats, creating professional invoices with my [**Invoice**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-invoice) extension template, or building stunning presentations with themed templates like my [**Reveal.js Coeos**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-revealjs-coeos) extension, browsing available templates becomes as simple as scrolling through a curated gallery.
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This directory creates a seamless experience: instead of manually searching GitHub repositories or memorising command-line syntax, you can browse hundreds of extensions with detailed information at your fingertips.
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## Addressing real workflow friction
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I designed **Quarto Wizard** and the extension directory at [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) to directly tackle several persistent Quarto pain points I've encountered:
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