4D Corner: Easily browse 4D components, add them to your project and share your own

July 2, 2026 5 min read

Imagine finding a ready-to-use PDF generator, an SVG library, or a PPT generator, all built specifically for 4D, in seconds, and adding them to your project with a single click. No rebuilding from scratch, no reinventing the wheel.

That’s exactly what 4D Corner gives you. It’s the official catalog of 4D components: pre-built, community-contributed building blocks that you can browse, evaluate, and integrate into your 4D projects in just a few clicks. Whether you’re looking to speed up development, extend your app’s capabilities, or share your own work with the community, 4D Corner is where it all happens.

This guide walks you through how to find and use components from the catalog and, if you’re ready, how to contribute your own.

WHAT IS 4D CORNER?

4D Corner is the official repository where developers can discover, browse, and integrate pre-built 4D components. It’s a curated catalog designed to centralize hundreds of community-contributed components, making it easy to find exactly what you need and seamlessly add it to your project with a single dependency link.

BROWSING AND USING 4D COMPONENTS

Finding the Right Component

Visit 4D Corner – Browse the complete catalog of available components
Search by category – Filter components by functionality, author, or tags
View component details – Read descriptions, documentation, and version information
Check compatibility – Verify the minimum 4D version required for your project
Access the component details – Click on any component to view full information and integration options

Adding a Component to Your Project

Once you’ve found a component you want to use:

Copy the dependency link – Each component displays a ready-to-use dependency reference. Click on
Paste into your Project Dependencies – Add the dependency link directly to your project dependencies
Done! – Your component is now integrated and ready to use

What You Get

When you add a component from 4D Corner to your project, you gain access to:

Pre-built functionality – No need to code from scratch
Active maintenance – Components are regularly updated by their creators
Community support – Connect with other developers using the same components
Seamless integration – Components are designed to work smoothly with 4D

SHARING YOUR OWN COMPONENT (OPTIONAL)

Publishing Your Component: The Technical Foundation

Pre-Publication Checklist

Before your component can appear on 4D Corner, make sure all of the following are in place:

A valid icon (logo.svg or logo.png) is included in the component
A clear GitHub description is provided
The 4d-component topic is added to the repository
A license is defined in the repository
A README file explains how to use the component
The component is packaged as a ZIP file and added to a GitHub Release
Semantic versioning is used (majorVersion.minorVersion.patchNumber)

The JSON Manifest Structure

To submit your component to 4D Corner, you must create a JSON manifest file. This file contains the metadata that 4D Corner uses to catalog and display your component. The manifest is a required part of your submission.

Required Fields:

Field	Type	Description
title	string	The name of the component (must not be empty)
repository	string (URL)	The URL of the component’s GitHub repository

Optional Fields:

Field	Type	Description
path_logo	string (URL)	Direct URL to the logo file, useful if the logo is stored in a non-standard location

Example JSON:

{
  "title": "4D QPDF",
  "repository": "https://github.com/4d/4D-QPDF",
  "path_logo": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/4d/4D-QPDF/main/4D-QPDF/Resources/logo.svg"
}

Submitting Your Component to 4D Corner

Once your component is properly prepared and your JSON manifest is complete, you can submit your component to the 4D_Corner_Component_List GitHub repository for review:

The Submission Process:

Create a Pull Request – Submit your JSON manifest file through a pull request to the 4D_Corner_Component_List repository
4D Corner Team Review – Your submission will be analyzed by the 4D Corner team to ensure it meets quality standards and guidelines
Integration – If your component is approved, it will be integrated into the 4D Corner catalog and become discoverable by developers worldwide

What 4D Corner Extracts From Your Repository

When your component is indexed, 4D Corner automatically extracts metadata from your GitHub repository:

Field	Source	Notes
Title	Repository name	Displayed prominently in the catalog
Authors	Repository owner	Shows who maintains the component
Description	Repository description	Appears in search results and details page
License	/license.md file (root)	Informs users of usage rights
Logo	/resources/logo.svg or /resources/logo.png	Visual identifier in the catalog
Tags	Repository topics	Helps users filter and search
Minimum 4D Version	Latest release tag	Ensures compatibility
Version	Latest release tag	Shows the current version
Download URL	Release assets	Links to the component download
Last Update	Updated timestamp	Indicates active maintenance
Documentation	Repository homepage	Directs users to detailed guides
Repository Link	Repository URL	Allows users to view the source code
Status	Privacy setting	Public repositories only

CONCLUSION

4D Corner is a win-win for the entire 4D ecosystem:

For Users: Discover, evaluate, and integrate pre-built components in seconds
For Contributors: Share your work with thousands of developers and build a reputation in the community
For the Community: Foster innovation through reusable, well-maintained components

Whether you’re looking for components to speed up your development or ready to contribute your own, 4D Corner is the central hub making it all possible.

Ready to get started? Visit 4D Corner to browse the catalog, or check out the official 4D documentation to learn more about component development and publication.

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