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You can find the list of packages on the [http://octave.sourceforge.net/packages.php Octave-Forge website]. The recommended method for package installation is using your system package manager, see also the [[FAQ]] for the most common issues. The official [[Windows Installer]] bundles several packages so they don't have to be installed separately.
You can find the list of packages on the [http://octave.sourceforge.net/packages.php Octave-Forge website]. The recommended method for package installation is using your system package manager, see also the [[FAQ]] for the most common issues. The official [[Windows Installer]] bundles several packages so they don't have to be installed separately.


If for some reason you need to install a package from the Octave Forge, simply type at the Octave prompt {{Codeline|pkg install -forge package_name}}. If your Octave version is too old (before 3.4.0), you'll have to download the package file manually, and use {{Codeline|pkg install package_file_name.tar.gz}}.
To install a package from the Octave Forge, at the Octave prompt type {{Codeline|pkg install -forge package_name}}. If your Octave version is below 3.4.0, you'll have to download the package file manually, and use {{Codeline|pkg install package_file_name.tar.gz}}.


== Collaborative development ==
== Collaborative development ==
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