Extension Development¶
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This guide covers the development of extensions for the Anya Core platform, including architecture patterns, API usage, and best practices for creating modular and maintainable extensions.
Last updated: June 7, 2025
Overview¶
Anya Core extensions provide a modular way to extend platform functionality while maintaining separation of concerns and system stability. Extensions can integrate with Bitcoin protocols, Web5 services, AI/ML systems, and DAO governance mechanisms.
Extension Types¶
Core Extensions¶
- Bitcoin Protocol Extensions: Implement additional BIP standards or custom Bitcoin functionality
- Web5 Integration Extensions: Extend decentralized identity and data management capabilities
- AI/ML Extensions: Add custom machine learning models and analytics
- Security Extensions: Implement additional cryptographic protocols and security measures
Community Extensions¶
- Third-party integrations
- Custom protocol implementations
- Specialized analytics tools
- User interface extensions
Development Environment Setup¶
Prerequisites¶
# Install Rust toolchain
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
rustup update
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/anya-org/anya-core.git
cd anya-core
# Build core system
cargo build --release
Extension Template¶
use anya_core::prelude::*;
#[derive(Extension)]
pub struct MyExtension {
config: ExtensionConfig,
}
impl ExtensionTrait for MyExtension {
fn initialize(&mut self) -> Result<(), ExtensionError> {
// Extension initialization logic
Ok(())
}
fn execute(&self, context: &ExecutionContext) -> Result<(), ExtensionError> {
// Extension execution logic
Ok(())
}
}
Architecture Guidelines¶
Hexagonal Architecture Compliance¶
All extensions must follow the hexagonal architecture pattern:
- Domain Logic: Core business logic isolated from external dependencies
- Ports: Interfaces for external communication
- Adapters: Implementations that connect to external systems
BIP Compliance¶
Extensions integrating with Bitcoin protocols must comply with official Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs):
- BIP-340: Schnorr signatures
- BIP-341: Taproot
- BIP-342: Tapscript
- BIP-174/370: PSBT v1/v2
Testing Requirements¶
Unit Tests¶
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn test_extension_initialization() {
let mut extension = MyExtension::new(test_config());
assert!(extension.initialize().is_ok());
}
}
Integration Tests¶
Extensions must include integration tests that verify:
- Proper initialization and shutdown
- API contract compliance
- Error handling
- Performance benchmarks
Security Considerations¶
Code Review Process¶
- All extensions undergo security review
- Static analysis with CodeQL
- Dependency audit
- Performance impact assessment
Sandboxing¶
Extensions run in isolated environments with:
- Limited system access
- Resource constraints
- Network isolation options
- Audit logging
Documentation Standards¶
All extensions must include:
- README with clear description and usage
- API documentation with examples
- Architecture diagrams
- Performance characteristics
- Security considerations
Publishing Process¶
- Development: Create extension following guidelines
- Testing: Comprehensive test suite with >90% coverage
- Review: Submit for community/core team review
- Documentation: Complete documentation package
- Publication: Release through official channels
Community Guidelines¶
- Follow the Code of Conduct
- Participate in design discussions
- Provide constructive feedback
- Help maintain documentation
- Report security issues responsibly