# Plugin

**Plugin** in ONEWEB Page Designer is used to **extend application capabilities** by adding new features or enhancing existing functionality.\
Plugins allow applications to integrate device capabilities, platform services, or specialized behaviors without modifying core application logic.

Plugins are commonly used for:

* Mobile device features (camera, notifications, storage, etc.)
* Integration with external services
* Enhancing UI or runtime behavior
* Enabling advanced mobile or hybrid functionalities

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### Open Plugin Configuration

All plugin‑related settings are managed at the **application level**.

#### Step 1: Open Plugin Screen

1. Open **Page Designer**
2. Navigate to the **APP CONFIG** tab
3. Click **Plugin**

📷 *Open Plugin configuration from App Config*

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### Enable or Disable Plugins

The Plugin screen displays a list of **available plugins** for the application.

#### Step 2: Enable / Disable Plugin

* Click **Enable** to activate a plugin
* Click **Disable** to turn off a plugin that is not required

📷 *Enable or disable an existing plugin*

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Enabling only required plugins helps keep the application lightweight and reduces unnecessary dependencies.

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### Install Additional Plugins

If more functionality is required, users can install additional plugins.

#### Step 3: Add More Plugin

1. Click **Add More Plugin** to view available plugins

📷 *Add more plugins*

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1. Browse the list of available plugins
2. Click **Install** for the plugin you want to use

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<p align="center"><em>Install available plugin</em></p>

Once installed, the plugin becomes available for configuration and usage within the application.

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### Add Custom Plugins

ONEWEB also allows developers to attach **custom plugins** to support advanced or proprietary functionality.

#### Step 4: Add Custom Plugin

1. Click **+ Add Plugin**
2. Upload or reference a **custom plugin**
3. Save the configuration

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<p align="center"><em>Add custom plugin option</em></p>

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<p align="center"><em>Custom plugin configuration screen</em></p>

Custom plugins are typically used in advanced scenarios where built‑in plugins are insufficient.

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### Design Perspective

As part of **Page Designer and Mobile App best practices**:

* Enable only the plugins required for your application
* Disable unused plugins to reduce app size and complexity
* Test plugin behavior across target platforms (Android / iOS)
* Document plugin usage for maintainability
* Be cautious when using custom plugins, especially for upgrades and deployment

Plugins allow ONEWEB applications to remain **flexible, extensible, and platform‑capable**.


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