Apache Answer Official Plugins
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Apache Answer Official Plugins are built to enhance the feature of Answer.
Types of plugin
Our plugin is under development and the interface definition of the plugin can be viewed at this link.
Connector
The Connector plugin helps us to implement third-party login functionality. For example: Google or GitHub OAuth login.
Storage
The Storage plugin helps us to upload files to third-party storage. For example: Aliyun OSS or AWS S3.
Cache
Using the Cache plugin allows you to store cached data in a different location. For example: Redis or Memcached.
Search
Support using search plugin to speed up the search of question answers. For example: Elasticsearch or Meilisearch.
User Center
Using the third-party user system to manage users. For example: WeCom
Notification
The Notification plugin helps us to send messages to third-party notification systems. For example: Slack.
Sidebar
Add custom content on the sidebar navigation
Route
Support for custom routing.
Editor
Support for extending the markdown editor's toolbar.
Reviewer
Support for customizing the reviewer.
Filter (coming soon)
Render (coming soon)
Exporter (coming soon)
Importer (coming soon)
How to build the Answer with your need plugins?
Learn more about the plugin, please visit our docs.
Build Docker Image with plugins
Building the Answer docker image with plugins is easy, see here.