# Creating a new Eclipse Monkey script [edit]

This page describes how to create a new Eclipse Monkey script.

## Introduction

Once you have installed the Eclipse Monkey plug-in, you can quickly and easily start creating your own Eclipse Monkey scripts. These instructions tell you how to create a simple, generic Eclipse Monkey script.

## Instructions

To create a new Eclipse Monkey script:

1. Create a scripts or a monkey folder in any top-level project folder in your workspace.
2. Create a new JavaScript file (with a *.js or *.em extension) in the folder.
3. Add the appropriate metadata to your script. (See Adding metadata to an Eclipse Monkey script for more information about metadata.)
4. Write and save your script.

## Related Topics

- About Eclipse Monkey
- About the Eclipse Monkey sample projects
- Adding metadata to an Eclipse Monkey script
- Tips and tricks for writing Eclipse Monkey scripts

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