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What are Talawa Plugins?

Talawa Plugins are add-ons that extend the functionality of your Talawa organization without changing the core application. Think of them like apps on your smartphone - each plugin adds specific features that you can turn on or off based on your needs.

Why Use Plugins?​

Customization Without Coding​

Plugins allow you to customize Talawa to fit your organization's unique needs without writing any code. Simply find a plugin that does what you need, install it, and activate it!

Add Features On-Demand​

Instead of having all features built-in (which makes the app heavy), plugins let you add only the features you need. This keeps your Talawa instance fast and focused.

Easy to Manage​

Don't need a feature anymore? Just deactivate or uninstall the plugin. No complicated processes, no leftover code cluttering your system.

Safe and Isolated​

Each plugin works independently. If one plugin has an issue, it won't affect the rest of your Talawa application or other plugins.

Real-World Examples​

Here are some practical examples of what plugins can do:

Payment Plugin (e.g., Razorpay)​

What it does: Accept payments for donations, event tickets, or memberships

Features:

  • Secure payment processing
  • Multiple payment methods (cards, UPI, wallets)
  • Automatic receipt generation

AI Summary Plugin​

What it does: Automatically generates summaries of long posts or documents

Features:

  • One-click post summarization
  • Helps members quickly understand long content
  • Saves time when browsing updates

Analytics Plugin​

What it does: Provides detailed insights into organization activity

Features:

  • Member engagement metrics
  • Event attendance reports
  • Content performance analytics

How Plugins Work​

Simple 4-Step Process​

  1. Discover: Find plugins in the Talawa Plugin Repository
  2. Install: Upload the plugin to your Talawa system
  3. Activate: Turn on the plugin to enable its features
  4. Use: Access new features in your Talawa apps

Plugin Lifecycle​

┌──────────────┐
│   Discover   │  Browse available plugins
└──────┬───────┘
       │
       ▼
┌──────────────┐
│   Download   │  Get plugin ZIP file
└──────┬───────┘
       │
       ▼
┌──────────────┐
│   Upload     │  Upload to Admin Dashboard
└──────┬───────┘
       │
       ▼
┌──────────────┐
│   Install    │  Plugin files are prepared
└──────┬───────┘
       │
       ▼
┌──────────────┐
│   Activate   │  Plugin features go live!
└──────┬───────┘
       │
       ├────────────────────────────┐
       │                            │
       ▼                            ▼
┌──────────────┐            ┌──────────────┐
│     Use      │            │  Deactivate  │  Temporarily turn off
└──────────────┘            └──────┬───────┘
                                   │
                                   ▼
                            ┌──────────────┐
                            │  Uninstall   │  Completely remove
                            └──────────────┘

Getting Started​

Ready to explore plugins? Here's what's next:

  1. Installation Guide: Learn how to get and install plugins
  2. Usage Guide: Master plugin management in your admin dashboard

Need Help?​

  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides for each plugin
  • Community Forum: Ask questions and share experiences
  • Issue Tracker: Report problems or request features
  • Support: Reach out to the Talawa team

Next Step: Learn how to install plugins →