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
At the bottom of the menu, click the 'Settings' icon:
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':
Your plugin is now installed:
Refresh your page to see your new plugin activated in Datashare.
Add extensions to Datashare's back-end
At the bottom of the menu, click the 'Settings' icon:
Open the 'Extensions' tab:
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 , and .
Create your own plugin or extension
People who can code can create their own plugins and extensions by following these steps:
