Plugin Development Guide

Welcome to the ElasticView Plugin Development Guide! This documentation will help you create powerful plugins to extend ElasticView's functionality.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Familiarity with Vue.js (for frontend plugins)
• Understanding of Go (for backend plugins)
• Node.js and npm/yarn installed

Quick Start

1. Set up your development environment
2. Understand the development workflow
3. Create your first plugin

Development Guide

Core Concepts

• Plugin Architecture: How plugins integrate with ElasticView
• API System: Available APIs and interfaces
• Frontend Components: Building user interfaces
• Backend Services: Creating server-side functionality

Step-by-Step Tutorials

1. Environment Setup

Complete setup guide →

• Development tools installation
• Project structure
• Configuration files

2. Plugin Configuration

plugin.json reference →

• Plugin metadata
• Permissions and capabilities
• Dependencies and requirements

3. Frontend Development

Frontend development guide →

• Vue.js components
• UI/UX best practices
• State management
• API integration

4. Backend Development

Backend development guide →

• Go service development
• Database integration
• API endpoints
• Authentication and authorization

5. AI-Assisted Development

AI development guide →

• Using Cursor for plugin development
• AI-powered code generation
• Best practices and tips

Publishing Your Plugin

Preparation

• Testing your plugin
• Documentation requirements
• Version management

Publishing Process

Complete publishing guide →

1. Package your plugin
2. Submit to the plugin market
3. Review and approval process
4. Distribution and updates

Best Practices

Code Quality

• Clean Code: Write readable and maintainable code
• Error Handling: Implement proper error handling
• Performance: Optimize for speed and efficiency
• Security: Follow security best practices

User Experience

• Intuitive Interface: Design user-friendly interfaces
• Responsive Design: Support different screen sizes
• Accessibility: Make plugins accessible to all users
• Documentation: Provide clear usage instructions

Testing

• Unit Tests: Test individual components
• Integration Tests: Test plugin integration
• User Testing: Get feedback from real users
• Performance Testing: Ensure good performance

API Reference

Core APIs

• Data Source API: Access and manipulate data sources
• User Management API: Handle user accounts and permissions
• UI Components API: Use built-in UI components
• Storage API: Store and retrieve plugin data

Plugin Lifecycle

• Initialization: Plugin startup and setup
• Activation: When plugin becomes active
• Deactivation: When plugin is disabled
• Cleanup: Resource cleanup and disposal

Tools and Resources

Development Tools

• ElasticView CLI: Command-line tools for plugin development
• Plugin Templates: Starter templates for common plugin types
• Debug Tools: Debugging and profiling tools
• Testing Framework: Automated testing tools

Community Resources

• Plugin Examples - Sample plugins
• Developer Forum - Community discussions
• Plugin Market - Published plugins for reference

Support

Getting Help

• Developer Portal - Plugin management and publishing
• GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
• Community Discussions - Ask questions and share ideas

Contributing

• Contribution Guidelines
• Code of Conduct
• Development Roadmap

What's Next?

Ready to start developing? Here's your roadmap:

1. Set up your environment - Setup Guide →
2. Learn the workflow - Development Workflow →
3. Build your first plugin - Tutorial →
4. Publish to the market - Publishing Guide →