Plugin System

Chatelope's plugin system allows you to extend functionality with custom parsers, providers, and integrations.

What Are Plugins?

Plugins are JavaScript/TypeScript modules that add new capabilities to Chatelope:

• Parser Plugins - Import conversations from new platforms
• Provider Plugins - Add new AI providers
• Integration Plugins - Connect to external services

Plugin Types

Parser Plugins

Import conversations from platforms not natively supported:

• Custom AI platforms
• Corporate chat systems
• Export formats

Example: Import from a custom JSON format.

Provider Plugins

Add AI providers:

• Custom API endpoints
• Specialized models
• Enterprise deployments

Example: Connect to your company's internal AI API.

Integration Plugins

Connect to external services:

• Cloud storage sync
• Webhook notifications
• Analytics platforms

Example: Auto-backup to Dropbox.

Using Plugins

Installing

1. Go to Settings > Plugins
2. Browse available plugins
3. Click Install

Or install from URL:

1. Click Install from URL
2. Enter the plugin repository URL
3. Review permissions
4. Confirm installation

Managing

View installed plugins in Settings > Plugins:

• Enable/disable plugins
• Configure plugin settings
• Update to new versions
• Uninstall plugins

Security

Plugins have limited permissions:

• Cannot access file system directly
• Network requests are sandboxed
• User data access requires permission

Review permissions before installing third-party plugins.

Official Plugins

Verified plugins from the Chatelope team:

Community Plugins

Community-contributed plugins:

• Browse at plugins.chatelope.com
• Submit your own plugins
• Rate and review plugins

Creating Plugins

Developers can create custom plugins:

• Creating Plugins - SDK guide
• Parser Plugins - Parser development
• Provider Plugins - Provider development

Plugin Settings

Each plugin can have its own settings:

1. Go to Settings > Plugins
2. Click the gear icon next to a plugin
3. Configure plugin-specific options