Confluence Docs 2.10 : Installing Plugins and Macros
This page last changed on Nov 04, 2008 by smaddox.
A plugin is an add-on to the core Confluence code, which can extend the Confluence functionality. Some plugins are shipped with Confluence, others are available for you to install yourself. A macro allows a developer to perform programmatic functions within a page, and gives the Confluence user access to more complex content structures. Many macros are made available by plugins. Installing Plugins
Installing and Configuring Plugins using the Plugin Repository ClientIf the plugin you wish to install is listed in the Confluence Plugin Repository, you can use the Confluence Repository Client to install it. In the 'Administration' section of Confluence, click the Plugin Repository. Then find the plugin in the list and click the 'Install' link. There's more information in Installing and Configuring Plugins using the Plugin Repository Client. Installing and Configuring Plugins ManuallyIf the plugin you wish to install is not listed in the Confluence Plugin Repository, you can still install it by uploading the plugin jar file to your Confluence site. In the 'Administration' section of Confluence, click the 'Plugins' link. There's more information in Installing and Configuring Plugins Manually. TroubleshootingProblem Loading the Plugin Repository with IE7There is a problem using the Plugin Repository with Internet Explorer 7. You may see an error message saying 'Object error'. In this case, the browser will just hang until you close the browser window or tab. This problem is caused by a bug in IE7, which Microsoft have fixed in Windows Service Pack 3. Details are on our JIRA site at CONF-10837. There are some workarounds for those who cannot install the Microsoft Service Pack. You can use a different browser instead of IE7, such as Firefox. Or you can upload the plugin jar into Confluence manually, via the 'Plugins' option in the Administration Console. See Installing and Configuring Plugins Manually. RELATED TOPICS |
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