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In addition to the plugin execution performance, it is recommended to optimize the size of the plugin distribution that is downloaded by users from JetBrains Marketplace. In addition to the plugin execution performance, it is recommended to optimize the size of the plugin distribution that is downloaded by users from JetBrains Marketplace.
Users with a poor internet connection may cancel the download when they realize that it will take too long to wait for a plugin they are not sure will meet their expectations. Users with a poor internet connection may cancel the download when they realize that it will take too long to wait for a plugin they are not sure will meet their expectations.
Consider the following techniques for optimizing the plugin distribution size: Consider the following techniques for optimizing the plugin distribution size:
* Decrease the number of dependencies. Check if the target platform includes utilities (like those mentioned in [](ui_faq.md)) or [libraries](api_changes_list.md#bundled-library-updates) you need and reuse them. * Decrease the number of dependencies. Check if the target platform includes utilities (like those mentioned in [](ui_faq.md)) or [libraries](api_changes_list.md#bundled-library-updates) you need and reuse them.
* Make sure no unneeded or multiple versions of the same dependencies are packaged in the plugin distribution.
* Optimize assets like icons, images, videos, etc. * Optimize assets like icons, images, videos, etc.
* If large resources (e.g., SDKs) are needed only in specific setups, consider downloading them by the plugin on-demand instead of bundling them in the plugin distribution. * If large resources (e.g., SDKs, reference documentation) are needed only in specific setups, consider downloading them by the plugin on-demand instead of bundling them in the plugin distribution.
[Obfuscation](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/marketplace/obfuscate-the-plugin.html) may also help reduce the distribution file size. [Obfuscation](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/marketplace/obfuscate-the-plugin.html) may also help reduce the distribution file size.