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Plug-ins offer additional features to software applications, usually provided by third parties. You can do it too. Don’t be shy, grab a cup of great coffee, and relax: others have done it before you.

So you have written that great plug-in, and it works as expected, and your users are happy. But then the first complaints are in: ‘Que? No español?’ or ‘Qu’est-ce que ça veut dire? Pas de Français?’ or even ‘Jahimmelherrgottkruzifix, gibt’s denn koa Boarisch?’

Your plug-in does not speak German, French and Spanish yet? Well, here is how to fix it. (Warning: advanced stuff in this tutorial.)

Glyphs 3 is here, and Python 2 is on its way out. This tutorial is about getting the code for your scripts and plug-ins to work in both Glyphs 2 and 3, and in both Python 2 and 3. This way, you can ensure a smooth transition for your users.