## Plugins

The Plugins page allows system administrators to enable, disable, configure, and uninstall CWIS plugins. Plugins enhance a site by adding functionality that isn't included in the core of the software that makes up CWIS. They are also self-contained, which means they can be updated or shared with others without having to upgrade CWIS. Plugins are listed with their names, version numbers, descriptions, and dependencies.

Clicking the checkbox next to a disabled plugin will enable it. All of the dependencies of a plugin should be enabled before it is enabled. Plugins automatically perform any necessary installation and setup, and they will display error messages if anything goes wrong.

Clicking the gear icon associated with a plugin leads to the configuration page for that plugin. The description or help message for a particular setting is displayed to the right of it. Some plugins do not have any configurable settings and do not have an associated gear icon.

Clicking the cross icon associated with a plugin will uninstall it. This action must be confirmed before the plugin is uninstalled in order to avoid accidentally uninstalling a plugin. Clicking the ``Uninstall`` button will uninstall the plugin. This will permanently remove any database tables, files, or other data the plugin created, as well as disable the plugin. Some plugins do not create or save any data and cannot be uninstalled.

Additional plugins and updates are available on the Internet Scout website.

### See Also

- Task Queue