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Experimental feature

The plugin framework is currently an experimental feature and is subject to change. We are working on improving both the technology and the way you use it. We will provide more documentation and examples as we progress.

Supported versions

The plugin framework is supported in DHIS2 version 40.5 and later.

What are plugins?

Plugins are a way to extend the functionality of our core applications within the DHIS2 ecosystem. These plugins will act and feel like native widgets / components, and allow you to write custom code that will be injected into the core applications, without having to fork or maintain a separate version of the app.

There are currently two types of plugins supported in the Capture app:

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Want to learn more about what plugins are and how they work under the hood? Read more about the core plugin technology