Plugin Packaging

Joget support 2 types of plugin packaging, there are Standard Java Plugin and Dynamic OSGI Plugin.  

Standard Java Plugin

• Build as a standard Java JAR
• Plugin classes should be placed in a package name starting with “org.joget”. (OEM release package are allowed to specify other package names)
• Make JAR available in the Java classpath (e.g., place it under WEB-INF/lib or application server lib folder).
• Requires restarting the JVM for deployment or changes.
• May cause library version conflicts with base libraries or other plugins.
• Easier to develop and test using normal Java classes and libraries.

Dynamic OSGi Plugin

• Build as an OSGi (Open Services Gateway initiative framework) JAR bundle.
• Deploy JAR using the Manage Plugins in the Web Console.
• Supports dynamic loading/unloading/reloading without restarting.
• Runs in isolated mode, preventing library version conflict with base libraries or other plugins.
• More difficult to develop and test due to OSGi configuration and isolation.
• Technology powering this structure: Apache Felix.

Plugin Types