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There is a slight difference in &#8220;installing&#8221; and &#8220;loading&#8221; each kind. Usually document provided with the extensions shows how to load binary (.wbex) extensions.  To load scripted extension (if you are provided  .py files), go to Workbench >> Tools >> Options >> Extensions >>.. In the &#8220;Additional Extension Folder&#8221; field paste the link to the &#8220;src&#8221; folder (usually located in the ACT Extension provided along with another &#8220;doc&#8221; folder).  Now go to Workbench >> Extensions>> Manage Extensions >> The &#8220;Extension Manager&#8221; window opens up. Here all the Extensions will be listed. 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