# Example Plugin for GLPI ## Introduction This plugin aims to introduce how to interact with glpi HOOKS. Most of implemented features are for example and do nothing. ## Why and when to make a plugin? It is necessary to make a plugin when: * We want to manage inventory items or more additional fields on existing objects. * We want to change some behavior standards GLPI (block changes to certain fields, search for data in an external source, etc.) ## What features are provided by a plugin? * [Plugins features](https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/example/wiki/Plugins-features) * Version Management for plugins ## How to develop a plugin for glpi? ## How to make a plugin available? Create a repository on the provider of your choice (github.com, gitlab.org, git.framasoft.org, etc). Once it is created, you will have every opportunity to manage its evolution as you want: * git or svn project-specific (plugin) * Wiki * Published Release * Adding people in the project team ## How to see his plugin published in the catalog? * Add to the root of your git master the plugin XML file that describes it (see http://plugins.glpi-project.org/#/submit) * Add logo/screenshosts in png on your git master and target it in your xml. * Submit the url of raw xml of your plugin in the catalogue http://plugins.glpi-project.org/#/submit * The manager team will recieve a mail and after a check of your plugin and xml, it will be available in lists.