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Create and manage plugins

Learn how to create and manage plug-ins.

Create plugins

Select Plugins > Development > Create a Plugin that leads you to the Adobe I/O developer console.

For more information on how to build, test, and submit plugins, see Adobe XD developer documentation.

Create plugins
Create plugins

View and install plugins

  1. To view the available plugins for installation, select Plugins Discover Plugins or click the Plugins icon on the Toolbar. Further, click the Discover Plugins (+) icon to launch the Plugin panel.

    View and install Plugins
    View and install Plugins

    A. Plugins B. Discover plugins 

  2. In the Plugin panel, click the Browse tab and use the search field to search for the list of available plugins for installation.

  3. To install plugins, use any of the following options:

    • In the Plugin panel, choose the Browse tab, select the plugin, and click Install
    • If you received a plugin package with the .xdx file extension, you can double-click on it to install. 
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    Redesigned plugin manager

  4. To view and modify the properties of an installed plugin from within XD, select the Plugins icon from the toolbar. Select an installed plugin to display a modal window with the plugin actions and properties. 

    View plugin actions and properties

Update plugins

In the Plugin panel, go to Manage tab, click the installed plugins to view the version number of the plugin. If the plugin requires an update, an Update Plugin button appears. Click the Update Plugin

Uninstall plugins

In the Plugin panel, select the ellipsis (...) next to the installed plugins and click Uninstall.

Get support and report abuse

  • Click Get Support to get in touch with the developer for plug-in related queries.
  • To report abuse through an email client application, click Report Abuse.

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