How to Install Tassos Code Snippets
This guide will walk you through installing Tassos Code Snippets on your Joomla site.
System Requirements
Before installing, ensure your server meets the following requirements:
- An up-to-date version of Joomla 4.0.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4.0 or higher (8.4 recommended)
- MySQL 5 or higher
Installation Steps
- Download the latest version of Tassos Code Snippets from tassos.gr/downloads. The download will be a single
.zipfile containing all necessary files. - Log in to your Joomla administrator.
- Navigate to System → Install → Extensions. This will take you to the Joomla extension installer.
- Open the Upload Package File tab.
- Click the Browse button (or drag and drop area)
- Select the
.zipfile you downloaded. The installer will automatically upload and install the package along with all required plugins. - After a successful installation, you should see a success message confirming that the Tassos Code Snippets component is installed.
- Navigate to Components → Tassos Code Snippets to verify the extension is accessible.
What Gets Installed
The Tassos Code Snippets package includes:
- Component: Main code snippets manager (com_tassoscodesnippets)
- System Plugin: Core functionality plugin (plg_system_tassoscodesnippets)
- Framework Plugin: Required framework library (plg_system_nrframework) - if not already installed
All plugins are automatically enabled after installation.
Post-Installation
After installation is complete:
- Go to System → Plugins and verify all Tassos Code Snippets plugins are enabled
- Access Components → Tassos Code Snippets → Options to configure global settings
- Follow the Create Your First Snippet guide to get started
Updating the Extension
To update Tassos Code Snippets to a newer version:
- Download the latest version from your account
- Follow the same installation steps above
- Joomla will automatically detect and upgrade the existing installation
- Your snippets and settings will be preserved
Note: Always backup your site before updating any extension.
Uninstalling
To uninstall Tassos Code Snippets:
- Navigate to System → Manage → Extensions
- Search for "Tassos Code Snippets"
- Select the component
- Click Uninstall
This will remove the component and associated plugins. All snippets will be deleted from the database.
Last updated on Mar 3rd 2026 15:03