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Available · Apple notarized

BuildAPlugin for macOS

Version 1.0.0, build 6, for Apple Silicon and Intel. This direct-download package is signed as Developer ID Application: Melvin Ollewagen (KJY5S2ZW8W), notarized by Apple, and has no beta expiry deadline.

ZIP SHA256: 03b66f5f9cc5dc63263ff6e87724b8a4740446e803b0647e6f5a365f934707e3 Production release · no beta expiry deadline
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Available · build 6

Windows x64

A portable Windows release ZIP. Extract it, then launch build_a_plugin.exe. This early build is not code-signed, so Windows may show a SmartScreen warning.

ZIP SHA256: d1b7188a5bd439d5c6825cdb8fa292b19d64f146ea06d3d3a6c1c02eb56f583d
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Available · build 6

Linux x64

A portable Linux archive tested in a clean x86-64 Ubuntu container. Extract it, then run build_a_plugin.

TAR.GZ SHA256: e83f76d365b012fc42839776a1d40f6a1b62e28bc4bce0a624bb5c1c970998e6
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Available · tablet preview

Android APK

A signed APK for direct installation. The current workspace is optimized for Android tablets; phone layout refinement will follow before a Play Store release.

APK SHA256: 2239a253f4db8a8d694839da4f535e2283b01065fb47e8028f96d1ba9826e87e
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Install BuildAPlugin

macOS Save BuildAPlugin-macOS-1.0.0-build6.zip, open it, and drag Build A Plugin.app into Applications.
Launch Open the macOS app normally. The notarized build is accepted by Gatekeeper; do not bypass macOS security settings.
Report bugs Use the in-app feedback button or the support form.
Windows Extract the ZIP, then run build_a_plugin.exe. The portable build is not yet code-signed and may trigger SmartScreen.
Linux Extract the tarball, then run ./build_a_plugin from the extracted directory.
Android Open the APK and approve installation from this source when Android prompts. It is release-signed for direct distribution.

What is included

API workspaceRequests, headers, bodies, responses, collections, imports, exports, variables, and request hooks.
Plugin runtimeCommonJS JavaScript plugins can add UI, run commands, inspect responses, and mutate the workspace.
Native bridgesBluetooth, camera, microphone, audio, system info, network, files, clipboard, secure storage, mail, SMS, phone, Android, and Windows diagnostics.