What a plugin bundles
Learn what a plugin packages and why it saves you assembling the pieces yourself.
Beginner · ~5 min · Prerequisites: None
What you'll do
Understand what a plugin is, what it contains, and when to reach for one instead of copying individual skills.
A plugin is a job in a box
A plugin packages everything needed for a particular task into a single installable unit: the skills that do the work, plus the connectors those skills need to reach external apps. For example, an email plugin bundles email-reading and email-drafting skills together with the connector that links to your email account.
The goal is to let you enable a whole capability in a few clicks, rather than hunting for individual skills and then figuring out which apps to connect.
What setup does
When you set up a plugin, two things happen automatically:
- The bundled skills are copied into your personal library under Mine, ready to use.
- The setup wizard walks you through connecting any required apps so those skills can act on your behalf.
You end up with working skills and live connectors, without having to wire them together manually. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see Set up your first plugin.
When to reach for one
Reach for a plugin when you want a complete capability set in a few clicks. If you need email automation, a dedicated email plugin gives you multiple coordinated skills and the right connector in one go — rather than copying each skill individually and then working out which connector to add.
If you only need a single, focused capability, copying an individual skill from the Built-in or Organization tab is usually simpler. See Skills vs. plugins for a fuller comparison.
Where to find them
Plugins live under the Plugins tab in the Library. Search by name or category to narrow the list. Each plugin card shows what the bundle includes and which apps it requires.