SID-01809: Cannot see how to install and access plugins

Status:	Answered	TWiki version:	5.1.4	Perl version:	5.10.1
Category:	CategoryPlugins	Server OS:	RHEL 6	Last update:	12 years ago

I have the read the documentation (many times hoping to find a clue) about how to install plugins. It says that plugins can be installed using the configure script. Open the Extensions tab and follow the directions. I don't see an "Extensions" tab from the "do/configure" page. What is wrong?

Once I get a plugin installed, how do I access it?

The documentation seems very fragmented on this topic. Is there a place I can find better info?

I feel lost and not making progress. Thanks!

-- Tim Gross - 2013-10-23

Discussion and Answer

Initially you only see two accordion tabs in configure. Once TWiki is configured you'll see all tabs. Towards the bottom you should see the Extensions tab. Open it to find the link to install extensions.

-- Peter Thoeny - 2013-10-23

Sorry, I am still not getting it. I don't see any tabs at all. I attached a screen shot of my configure screen. What should it look like?

-- Tim Gross - 2013-10-23

The "Environment variables (read only)" is the first accordion tab/bar. Scroll down and you will see the "Extensions" tab/bar. Click on it. In there click on the "Find More Extensions" link.

-- Peter Thoeny - 2013-10-24

Ok, I see that now. What is the difference between plugins and extensions? Once I have one installed, how do I find and use it?

-- Tim Gross - 2013-10-24

See Plugins.ReadmeFirst. Installed plugins are listed in your TWiki web - see "User Reference" pulldown.

-- Peter Thoeny - 2013-10-24

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