Introduction

Welcome to the comprehensive developer documentation for the Qirvo Plugin SDK. This documentation will guide you through everything you need to know to build powerful plugins for the Qirvo platform.

Qirvo Plugin SDK Documentation

📚 Documentation Structure

Getting Started

• Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in minutes
• Installation & Setup - Detailed installation instructions
• Your First Plugin - Build your first plugin step-by-step
• Development Environment - Set up your dev environment

Plugin Types & Architecture

• Plugin Types Overview - Understanding different plugin types
• CLI Plugins - Command-line interface plugins
• Dashboard Widgets - Interactive dashboard components
• Background Services - Automated background tasks
• Hybrid Plugins - Multi-type plugin development

API Reference

• Core APIs - Essential plugin APIs
• Plugin Context - Runtime context and services
• Storage API - Persistent data storage
• HTTP Client - Network requests and external APIs
• Event System - Plugin communication and events
• Qirvo Integration APIs - Tasks, calendar, journal integration

Plugin Configuration

• Manifest Schema - Complete manifest.json reference
• Configuration Fields - User-configurable settings
• Permissions System - Security and permissions
• External Services - Third-party API integration

Development Guides

• Plugin Lifecycle - Understanding plugin lifecycle hooks
• State Management - Managing plugin state and data
• Error Handling - Best practices for error handling
• Security Best Practices - Secure plugin development
• Performance Optimization - Optimizing plugin performance

Testing & Debugging

• Testing Framework - Plugin testing utilities
• Unit Testing - Writing effective unit tests
• Integration Testing - Testing plugin integration
• Debugging Guide - Debugging techniques and tools

Deployment & Publishing

• Build Process - Building plugins for production
• Publishing to Marketplace - Submit plugins to Qirvo marketplace
• Version Management - Plugin versioning and updates
• Distribution Methods - Different ways to distribute plugins

Examples & Tutorials

• Weather Widget Tutorial - Step-by-step widget creation

Advanced Topics

• Plugin Runtime - Understanding the plugin runtime
• Custom Components - Building custom UI components
• Plugin Communication - Inter-plugin communication
• Marketplace Integration - Advanced marketplace features
• Plugin Analytics - Usage tracking and analytics

Migration & Compatibility

• Migration Guide - Upgrading from older SDK versions
• Breaking Changes - Version compatibility information
• Legacy Support - Supporting older Qirvo versions

🚀 Quick Navigation

For New Developers

1. Start with Quick Start Guide
2. Follow Your First Plugin
3. Explore Plugin Types Overview

For Experienced Developers

1. Check API Reference
2. Review Manifest Schema
3. Browse Advanced Topics

Common Tasks

• Creating a dashboard widget: Dashboard Widgets Guide
• Adding CLI commands: CLI Plugins Guide
• Integrating external APIs: External Services
• Publishing your plugin: Publishing Guide

🛠️ Development Tools

• TypeScript Support: Full TypeScript definitions included
• Testing Framework: Built-in testing utilities
• CLI Tools: Development and build tools
• Hot Reload: Development server with hot reload
• Debugging: Comprehensive debugging support

📖 Additional Resources

• Qirvo Platform Documentation
• Plugin Marketplace - Registration Required
• GitHub Repository

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to both the SDK and documentation! Please see our Contributing Guide for details on how to contribute.

📧 Support

• Documentation Issues: GitHub Issues
• Plugin Development Support: support@qirvo.ai