The DuckDB team has launched a Community Extensions repository that simplifies the publication and installation of DuckDB extensions. This move aligns with DuckDB’s philosophy of simplicity, offering a powerful extension mechanism to add new functionalities to the system without bloating the core binary. Users can now easily discover, install, and load extensions directly from the DuckDB SQL prompt. Developers can streamline the publication process by sending a PR with a metadata file to describe the extension. Available extensions include h3 for geospatial data indexing, crypto for cryptographic functions, and more. The repository aims to foster a vibrant community extension ecosystem and welcomes contributions to expand the library.
https://duckdb.org/2024/07/05/community-extensions.html