Install plugins and extensions

This page explains how to locally add plugins and extensions to Datashare.

Plugins are front-end modules to add new features in Datashare's user interface.

Extensions are back-end modules to add new features to store and manipulate data with Datashare.

Add plugins to Datashare's front-end

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At the bottom of the menu, click the 'Settings' icon:

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Open the 'Plugins' tab:

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Choose the plugin you want to add and click 'Install':

If you want to install a plugin from an URL, click 'Install from a URL':

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Your plugin is now installed:

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Refresh your page to see your new plugin activated in Datashare.

Add extensions to Datashare's back-end

1

At the bottom of the menu, click the 'Settings' icon:

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Open the 'Extensions' tab:

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Choose the extension you want to add and click 'Install':

If you want to install an extension from an URL, click 'Install from a URL':

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Your extension is now installed:

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Restart Datashare to see your new extension activated in Datashare. Check how for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Update plugin or extension with latest version

When a newer version of a plugin or extension is available, get the latest version.

If it is a plugin, refresh your page to activate the latest version.

If it is an extension, restart Datashare to activate the latest version. Check how for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Create your own plugin or extension

People who can code can create their own plugins and extensions by following these steps:

• Plugins

• Extensions