If you’re working with SAP Hybris (SAP Commerce Cloud), you’ve likely come across the terms Extension and Addon. While both are reusable modules, they serve different purposes. In this article, we’ll focus on Hybris Addons—what they are, how they differ from extensions, and when to use them.
What is an Addon in SAP Hybris?
An addon is a special type of Hybris extension designed to enhance or extend existing storefront functionality—without altering the original codebase.
Think of an addon like a plugin. It can be easily added or removed from a Hybris storefront using simple commands (addoninstall or addonuninstall), making it a powerful way to keep your code modular and maintainable.
Why Use an Addon?
- 1) Enhance existing features without touching core logic
2) Reusable across multiple projects
3) Easy to install and uninstall (like adding Captcha or GDPR consent modules)
4) Ideal for third-party integrations where core code should remain untouched
Common Examples of SAP Hybris Addons
Here are a few out-of-the-box addons provided by SAP:
- 1)
captchaaddon– Adds captcha verification to forms
2) assistedserviceaddon – Enables Assisted Service Mode (ASM) for customer support
3) secureportaladdon – Adds additional security layers for portals
These addons inject new features into your storefront during the build process, copying relevant files (like JSPs, controllers, or properties) into your storefront extension.
Addon vs Extension: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Addon | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Enhance existing functionality | Build new or core functionality |
| Code Impact | Non-intrusive | May modify existing code |
| Reusability | High | Moderate |
| Removal | Easy (via uninstall command) | Manual (code cleanup required) |
| Build Time | Slightly higher | Faster |
💡 Use addons when you want to extend storefront features without changing core code. Use extensions when you’re building new modules or core business logic.
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