You might be looking for other types of plugins to customize how you site is built. Check this page about plugins for Silex websites - by opposition to plugins for Silex editor.
Silex plugins are a powerful way to extend the functionality of the Silex website builder. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a Silex plugin.
For example, plugins can:
To use a plugin, you need to install it with npm (or use local files), then add it in the config file. It works the same client-side and server-side. These configuration files use the config.addPlugin method to add the plugin to Silex.
A Silex plugin is a javascript file which exports a function, it works exactly like Silex configuration files - either client-side or server-side.
To use a plugin, you need to start Silex with the CLI and provide the client-side and server-side configuration files. Here's an example of how to do this:
npx @silexlabs/silex --client-config /path/to/client/config.js --server-config /path/to/server/config.js
In your config files, use the config.addPlugin method to add plugins. This method takes two arguments: the URL or path or name of the plugin and the options you want to pass to the plugin.
import YourPlugin from 'your-plugin'
// Or import YourPlugin from '../path/to/your-plugin'
// Or import YourPlugin from 'http://unpkg.com/your-plugin'
export default function(config, options) {
config.addPlugin(YourPlugin, {
// ... plugin config ...
})
};
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Client side Silex is based on GrapesJS which is also open source software and needs a lot of the credits.
You can access GrapesJs editor like this:
import { getEditor } from '@silexlabs/silex'
const editor = getEditor()
Or with the silex object defined on window:
const editor = silex.getEditor()
Check the list of events availabe on the client side here
Use events in your plugins:
config.on('silex:startup:end', function() {
// Do something when Silex has started
})
Here are the steps to create a Silex plugin:
Create the main Javascript File: This can be either a client-side or server-side js file, depending on where you want your plugin to run.
Write Your Plugin: Your plugin should be defined as a function that takes two arguments: config and options. The config argument is the Silex configuration object, and the options argument is an object containing any options for your plugin.
Here's an example of what a Silex plugin might look like:
export default function(config, options) {
config.on('silex:startup:end', function() {
// Do something when Silex has started
})
// Your plugin code goes here
return {} // This will be merged into the config object, see Silex config
};
Configurable options and config object: see Config documentation
The Silex Puter Plugin brings Silex’s professional website-building capabilities to the Puter environment, allowing you to create, save, and publish static websites directly in Puter. This plugin enables seamless integration, making it easier to use Silex within Puter for web design and content management.
You can find the code for a Silex instance using this plugin on GitHub, and the instance is available at puter.silex.me.
GrapesJS is a powerful open-source web builder that can be integrated into Silex to provide a visual, drag-and-drop interface for designing websites. GrapesJS plugins extend its functionality, allowing you to add new features or customize the builder to suit your needs.
GrapesJS plugins can:
When you use GrapesJS in a Silex-powered site, plugins are added by including them in your package.json and configuring them in the Silex configuration.
Add the plugin as a dependency in your package.json file:
{
"dependencies": {
"grapesjs-plugin-example": "^1.0.0"
}
}
To configure the plugin, you need to add it to the Silex configuration. For more detailed instructions on how to configure plugins in Silex, refer to the official Silex configuration documentation.
As an example, let’s look at the GrapesJS Tooltip plugin, which adds tooltips to the builder interface.
Add the plugin to your package.json:
{
"dependencies": {
"grapesjs-tooltip": "^1.0.0"
}
}
To use the GrapesJS Tooltip plugin, follow the instructions in the Silex configuration documentation to integrate it properly into your project.