# Howcode Dual Native Extension

> Deprecated. Howcode now uses regular Pi SDK extensions from Pi settings/packages; do not add Howcode-only native extension snapshots or settings. Use this only as historical context when removing old dual-native-extension code.

- Skill: `igorwarzocha/howcode-dual-native-extension` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add igorwarzocha/howcode-dual-native-extension`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/igorwarzocha/howcode-dual-native-extension/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: igorwarzocha (https://skillmd.com/u/igorwarzocha)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/igorwarzocha/howcode-dual-native-extension

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# Deprecated: Howcode dual native extensions

Howcode no longer maintains a separate “native extension” system.

Current model:
- Pi extensions are loaded through Pi settings/packages.
- Howcode renders generic Pi SDK UI primitives (`ctx.ui.select/confirm/input/editor`, `notify`, `setStatus`, `setWidget`).
- Do not add app settings toggles for extension availability.
- Do not add per-session extension snapshots.
- Do not pass bundled Howcode-only extensions to Pi TUI takeover with `--extension`.
- If Howcode ships a helper extension file, treat it as a normal Pi extension path users may add to Pi settings.

Historical code using `desktop/native-extensions`, `session_native_extensions`, or Howcode-native terminology should be removed or renamed to Pi extension terminology.