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Getting Started

Plugins add extra features to OrcaSlicer. They are managed from the Plugins window.

Important

NEW FEATURE: Python Plugin System
Available in: Nightly builds or Releases greater than 2.4.2.

Open the Plugins Window

  1. Open the main menu.
  2. Click Plugins.

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The Plugins window shows installed and available plugins. The upper table lists plugins, and the lower section shows details for the selected plugin.

The details section includes these tabs:

  • Plugin Info — source, author, version, capabilities, and status.
  • Description — information supplied by the plugin author.
  • Config — configuration for the selected plugin's capabilities.
  • Changelog — available version history.
  • Diagnostics — loading and error information.

Every capability has a configuration. OrcaSlicer provides a JSON editor by default; a plugin can provide a custom configuration page instead. See Plugin configuration for the plugin-author API.

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Use the split Browse plugins button to choose how you want to add plugins:

  • Browse plugins opens the cloud plugin browser.
  • Install local plugin installs a plugin file from your computer.

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Note

Only install plugins from sources you trust. Plugins can interact with your files and print workflow.