Knowledge Base for DX 7 : Introduction to Plugin Architecture

Plugin Packaging

Joget supports 2 types of plugin packaging, there are Standard Java Plugin and Dynamic OSGI Plugin.  

Standard Java Plugin

• Build as a standard Java JAR

• Plugin classes should be placed in a package name starting with “org.joget”. (OEM release package are allowed to specify other package names)

• Make JAR available in the Java classpath (e.g., place it under WEB-INF/lib or application server lib folder).

• Requires restarting the JVM for deployment or changes.

• May cause library version conflicts with base libraries or other plugins.

• Easier to develop and test using normal Java classes and libraries.

Dynamic OSGi Plugin

• Build as an OSGi (Open Services Gateway initiative framework) JAR bundle.

• Deploy JAR using the Manage Plugins in the Web Console.

• Supports dynamic loading/unloading/reloading without restarting.

• Runs in isolated mode, preventing library version conflict with base libraries or other plugins.

• More difficult to develop and test due to OSGi configuration and isolation.

• Technology powering this structure: Apache Felix.

Plugin Types

• Audit Trail Plugin
• Custom Builder Plugin
• Datalist Action Plugin
• Datalist Binder Plugin
• Datalist Column Formatter Plugin
• Datalist Filter Type Plugin
• Deadline Plugin
• Decision Tool Plugin
• Directory Manager Plugin
• Form Field Element Plugin
• Form Load/Options/Store Binder Plugin
• Form Validator Plugin
• Generator Plugin
• Hash Variable Plugin
• Multi Factor Authenticator Plugin
• Process Form Modifier Plugin
• Process Participant Plugin
• Process Tool & Post Form Submission Processing Plugin
• Tensorflow Helper Plugin
• Userview Menu Plugin
• Userview Permission/ Form Permission Plugin
• Userview Theme Plugin
• Web Service Plugin