Plugins & Extensions: How to Extend Pocket Code's Capabilities

Plugins are the heart of customization in Pocket Code. With the extension system, you can tailor the IDE exactly to your workflow.

What are plugins?

Plugins are modules that extend Pocket Code's base functionality. They can add:

• Support for new languages
• Code analysis tools
• Integration with external services
• Custom themes and styles
• Shortcuts and automations

Installing your first plugin

Open the Marketplace from the sidebar menu and search for the plugin you need. Tap Install and it will activate automatically.

Recommended plugins to get started

Plugin	Description	Category
Prettier	Automatic code formatting	Productivity
ESLint	Static analysis for JavaScript	Quality
GitLens	Advanced Git visualization	Version control
REST Client	Test APIs directly	Tools
Tailwind CSS IntelliSense	Autocomplete for Tailwind	Frontend

Plugin configuration

Each plugin has its own configuration section accessible from Settings > Plugins:

{
	"prettier": {
		"tabWidth": 2,
		"singleQuote": true,
		"trailingComma": "es5"
	},
	"eslint": {
		"autoFixOnSave": true,
		"rules": {
			"no-unused-vars": "warn"
		}
	}
}

Creating your own plugin

Pocket Code's plugin SDK lets you create extensions with JavaScript:

// my-plugin/index.js
export default {
	name: "my-plugin",
	version: "1.0.0",
	activate(context) {
		// Your initialization code
		context.registerCommand("myPlugin.greeting", () => {
			context.showMessage("Hello from my plugin!");
		});
	},
	deactivate() {
		// Cleanup when deactivated
	},
};

Plugin structure

my-plugin/
├── package.json      # Plugin metadata
├── index.js          # Entry point
├── README.md         # Documentation
└── assets/           # Icons and resources
    └── icon.svg

Publishing

1. Package your plugin with pocket-cli pack
2. Upload the file to the Marketplace
3. Wait for review (24-48 hours)
4. Available for the community!

SDK API

The SDK provides access to:

• Editor API — Manipulate text, selections, and cursors
• File System API — Read and write project files
• UI API — Create panels, buttons, and notifications
• Terminal API — Execute commands
• Git API — Version control operations

Best practices

1. Performance: Only load what's needed on startup
2. Permissions: Only request permissions you actually use
3. Documentation: Include a clear README
4. Versioning: Follow SemVer for updates
5. Testing: Test on different screen sizes

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Plugins make Pocket Code an infinitely adaptable IDE. Explore the Marketplace or create your own extensions to boost your productivity.