diff --git a/src_plugins/com/android/systemui/plugins/HotseatPlugin.java b/src_plugins/com/android/systemui/plugins/HotseatPlugin.java
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+package com.android.systemui.plugins;
+
+import android.view.View;
+import android.view.ViewGroup;
+
+import com.android.systemui.plugins.annotations.ProvidesInterface;
+
+/**
+ * Implement this plugin interface to add a sub-view in the Hotseat.
+ */
+@ProvidesInterface(action = HotseatPlugin.ACTION, version = HotseatPlugin.VERSION)
+public interface HotseatPlugin extends Plugin {
+    String ACTION = "com.android.systemui.action.PLUGIN_HOTSEAT";
+    int VERSION = 1;
+
+    /**
+     * Creates a plugin view which will be added to the Hotseat.
+     */
+    View createView(ViewGroup parent);
+}