Adding/deleting plug-ins (kintone administration)
A plug-in is a packaged set of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS files used for settings or user interface customization.
Using plug-ins in kintone allows you to extend the functionality of your apps.
The steps to use a plug-in are as follows.
Step 1: Add a plug-in in kintone administration
Step 2: Add and set up the plug-in in individual apps
This article covers Step 1, adding a plug-in in kintone administration, as well as how to delete plug-ins.
For details on Step 2, adding plug-ins to apps, refer to the following page.
Adding/deleting plug-ins (App settings)
Adding plug-ins by importing plug-in files
To use a plug-in from a kintone development partner or other provider, add the plug-in by importing it from the plug-in file. Make sure to only import plug-in files from trusted sources.
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Click the Settings icon (the gear-shaped icon) at the top of kintone, then click kintone administration.
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On the kintone administration screen, click Plug-ins under Other.
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On the Plug-ins screen, click Add plug-in at the upper left of the screen.
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Click Browse, then select the plug-in file to import ("***.zip").
- Import the plug-in file in zip format.
- The maximum file size for a plug-in is 100 MB.
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Click Import.
The plug-in is successfully added when it appears in the Imported plug-ins list.
To update the imported plug-in, import the latest version of the plug-in file. The process is the same as importing a new plug-in.
After the plug-in is added by a kintone administrator, app administrators need to add the plug-in in the settings of individual apps.
Adding/deleting plug-ins (App settings)
Adding plug-ins from the Plug-in marketplace
Garoon Scheduler Connector can be added for free from the Plug-in marketplace.
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Click the Settings icon (the gear-shaped icon) at the top of kintone, then click kintone administration.
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On the kintone administration screen, click Plug-ins under Other.
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On the Plug-ins screen, click Install next to the plug-in you want to install.
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Click OK.
The plug-in is successfully added once its status changes to Installed. Plug-ins added from the Plug-in marketplace are automatically updated to the latest version.
After the plug-in is added by a kintone administrator, app administrators need to add the plug-in in the settings of individual apps.
Adding/deleting plug-ins (App settings)
Deleting plug-ins
To delete a plug-in, click the Uninstall icon (the trash can-shaped icon to the right of the plug-in) on the Plug-ins screen.
Then, click Uninstall. The plug-in will be deleted.
To remove a plug-in from an individual app, click the Remove icon at the right of the plug-in on the app's Plug-ins screen.