Plugins FAQ
What is contributed code?
Contributed code, or "contrib" for short, is understood to be all code contributed to Moodle which is not included in the standard Moodle distribution.
Where can I download contributed modules and plugins from?
How do I install a contributed module or plugin?
See Installing plugins for instructions. Often the Module and plugin database will also have instructions for a specific contributed code. Some, but not all, contributors include a "Read me" file with instructions in their contributed code package.
In a typical install, you will probably copy some php files into one or more areas of you Moodle site's code, then click on the Site administration link called "Notifications" to start the install process.
How do I apply a patch?
Why doesn't my newly installed module show up in the list of modules?
Firstly, check that you have visited your admin index page http://your_moodle_address/admin/index.php to complete the installation. Next, see the section on installation trouble-shooting in Installing plugins for further things to check.
How do I contribute code to Moodle?
See Guidelines for contributed code.
Is there any information on creating a new module or plugin?
Yes! See dev:Developer documentation. More coming soon!
See also
- Using Moodle Contributed modules and plugins forum
