# Using Plug-ins

## What is a plug-in for Skydel?

A plug-in is a shared library (*.so* or *.dll*) that implements some of the interfaces of the Skydel Plug-in SDK.

## How to make a plug-in available in Skydel?

Make sure you copy the plug-in (*.so* or *.dll* file) into the *Skydel Data Folder / Plug-ins.* When Skydel is launched, it will search that folder in order to list all the available plug-ins.

<picture><source srcset="https://311694143-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_Pt37t64EODlZCwBV%2Fuploads%2FEeMg0jYqvY86kQTqTKy5%2Fcs_gitbook-using_plugins_load_dark.png?alt=media&#x26;token=205e34e2-a21b-4c19-8975-06cef9b8283c" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="https://311694143-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_Pt37t64EODlZCwBV%2Fuploads%2FAkicW7elhkRXAS5fF7bL%2Fcs_gitbook-using_plugins_load_light.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4a7619c7-995e-44f6-8676-f1b4b82a64ba" alt="Skydel&#x27;s Plug-in Search at Startup"></picture>

## How to enable/disable a plug-in in Skydel?

Go to *Help / Plug-ins...* to enable/disable any available plug-in.

<figure><img src="https://311694143-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_Pt37t64EODlZCwBV%2Fuploads%2Fb1rV82b7Ug9v2z5X0fMh%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fe79a514-90e4-456c-bce2-eea34ba0bad8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Skydel Plug-ins Dialog</p></figcaption></figure>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://skydel.gitbook.io/skydel-plug-ins-documentation/plug-ins-in-skydel/using-plugins.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.