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Welcome to CNC Plugin Registry

Extend your CNC application with powerful, community-driven plugins. The CNC Plugin Registry is a centralized platform for discovering, developing, and distributing plugins that enhance your machining workflow.

What are CNC Plugins?​

CNC plugins are modular extensions that add functionality to your CNC control application. They can:

  • Monitor machine status and performance
  • Control advanced operations and automation
  • Visualize toolpaths and working areas
  • Manage tools, materials, and configurations
  • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows

Plugin Types​

🎛️ Dashboard Plugins​

Small, focused widgets that display on your main dashboard

  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Quick controls and settings
  • Performance metrics

🖥️ Standalone Applications​

Full-screen applications with dedicated functionality

  • G-code editors and viewers
  • Tool libraries and databases
  • Advanced configuration tools

💬 Modal Dialogs​

Popup interfaces for focused interactions

  • Settings and preferences
  • Confirmation dialogs
  • Quick forms and inputs

📋 Sidebar Tools​

Compact panels for frequently used utilities

  • Tool palettes
  • Quick reference guides
  • Shortcut menus

Getting Started​

📖 For Users​

💻 For Developers​

Quick Examples​

Simple Dashboard Widget​

import React from 'react';
import { PluginAPI } from '@cnc/plugin-api';

const StatusWidget: React.FC<{ api: PluginAPI }> = ({ api }) => {
  const machineStatus = api.machine.getStatus();
  
  return (
    <div className="status-widget">
      <h3>Machine Status</h3>
      <p>State: {machineStatus.state}</p>
      <p>Position: X{machineStatus.position.x} Y{machineStatus.position.y}</p>
    </div>
  );
};

Plugin Configuration​

{
  "name": "status-widget",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "cncPlugin": {
    "placement": "dashboard",
    "permissions": ["machine.read"],
    "size": { "width": 400, "height": 200 }
  }
}

Registry Statistics​

  • 50+ Available plugins
  • 6 Plugin categories
  • 4 Placement types
  • 1000+ Downloads this month

Community​

Join our growing community of CNC enthusiasts and developers:

Ready to extend your CNC application? Get started with plugin development or browse the plugin gallery to find existing plugins for your needs.