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Plugins

Extending SailPoint IdentityIQ with plugins: what they are, when to use them and how they are packaged and deployed.

Quick answer

Extending SailPoint IdentityIQ with plugins: what they are, when to use them and how they are packaged and deployed.

Key takeaways
  • Plugins package custom UI, REST and logic cleanly
  • Use for reusable features and self-contained integrations
  • Bundle assets, services, tables and config
  • Versioned and independently enabled/upgraded

What plugins are

Plugins package custom UI, REST endpoints and logic into an installable unit that extends IdentityIQ without modifying the core product.

When to use one

Use a plugin for reusable custom functionality, a new admin screen, a dashboard widget, or a self-contained integration you want to install cleanly.

Structure

A plugin bundles its web assets, REST services, database tables and configuration, installed and enabled from the Plugins page.

Lifecycle

Plugins are versioned and can be enabled, disabled or upgraded independently, which keeps custom features isolated from core upgrades.

Practice challenge

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What is the main benefit of a plugin?

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Plugins refer to in SailPoint?
Plugins package custom UI, REST endpoints and logic into an installable unit that extends IdentityIQ without modifying the core product.
What is another point to note about Plugins?
Use a plugin for reusable custom functionality, a new admin screen, a dashboard widget, or a self-contained integration you want to install cleanly.
What else is worth knowing about Plugins?
A plugin bundles its web assets, REST services, database tables and configuration, installed and enabled from the Plugins page.
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