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Why can't I add js directly via local.xml but instead have to enter it in the backend cms layout tab? I can reference head in , so for example this will work:

<reference name="head">
    <action method="addLinkRel"><rel>canonical</rel><href>http://www.domain.com/</href><action>
</reference>

While this won't:

<reference name="head">
    <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.slides.js"></name><params/></action>
    <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.carouFredSel.js"></name><params/></action>
</reference>

Is this behavior intended? Thank you!

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  • you are using the cms_index_index layout handle? Commented Jun 4, 2014 at 12:18

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Issue was <name>js/jquery.slides.js"></name> should be <name>js/jquery.slides.js"</name> Here the complete code is 

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<layout version="0.1.0">
  <cms_index_index>
    <reference name="head">
         <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.slides.js</name><params/></action>
         <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.carouFredSel.js</name><params/></action>
    </reference>
  </cms_index_index>
</layout>
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There is bug in your code. Try this code

<reference name="head">
        <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.slides.js</name><params/></action>
        <action method="addItem"><type>skin_js</type><name>js/jquery.carouFredSel.js</name><params/></action>
</reference>
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  • How did I not see this... Thank you so much! I chose Amits answer as the top one, as he elaborates on the issue somewhat more ;) Commented Jun 5, 2014 at 9:15

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