The Skype Extras Manager is used to control different plug-ins available for Skype. It is user's choice to run Skype Extras Manager or disable if not using any Skype plug-ins.

History
Skype Extras Manager was launched in June 2007 to control Skype and third-party developed extras for Skype program.

Function
Using Skype Extras Manager one can select which installed programs start up with Skype. Skype Extras Manager is also used to start programs which are not running.

Types of Extras
A variety of products was available such as call recorders, fax applications, enterprise calling applications, games and voice analyzers.

Future of Extras
The company will continue functioning as it does already and that all existing add-ons would remain active. All future development will stop.

Warning
Most users reported problems while using application because of its high levels of RAM usage. It is best to deactivate program if not using Extras.