Ref. 4699
From aman-khan-786 on GitHub Discussions (#1516):
"Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
COTG currently offers a fantastic and seamless development experience. However, the plugin installation process is one area where we can optimize the workflow even further. Currently, developers need to visit the website, download the plugin, and manually import it. While this works perfectly fine, automating this flow would save valuable time and keep developers completely immersed in their coding zone.
Describe the solution you'd like
I propose introducing a native "Plugin Hub" or "Plugin Store" directly within the COTG app. This would serve as a centralized, in-app catalog that fetches data from the official web API, allowing developers to discover and install plugins effortlessly without ever leaving the IDE environment.
Proposed Core Features & Flow:
- Integrated Storefront: A clean, modern UI showcasing available plugins directly from the web, neatly categorized into sections like "New Arrivals" and "Trending."
- Detailed Plugin Pages: Tapping a plugin opens a detailed view (via a smooth Compose navigation transition or bottom sheet) highlighting its features and usage.
- 1-Click Auto-Import Engine: A seamless "Download" button that fetches the plugin in the background, processes it safely, and auto-imports it into the correct directories. This can be perfectly aligned with Target SDK 35 storage guidelines.
- Seamless Feedback: A quick, sleek popup confirming "Plugin Installed & Ready to Use" once the background task is complete.
Describe alternatives you've considered
The current manual web-download-and-import method is completely functional and reliable, but introducing an in-app solution would elevate the overall user experience to the next level.
Additional context
Building this storefront using pure Jetpack Compose would ensure the UI remains smooth and lag-free, matching COTG's high performance. This addition would be a wonderful quality-of-life upgrade for the community, making COTG feel even more like a complete, self-contained desktop-grade powerhouse."
Ref. 4699
From aman-khan-786 on GitHub Discussions (#1516):
"Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
COTG currently offers a fantastic and seamless development experience. However, the plugin installation process is one area where we can optimize the workflow even further. Currently, developers need to visit the website, download the plugin, and manually import it. While this works perfectly fine, automating this flow would save valuable time and keep developers completely immersed in their coding zone.
Describe the solution you'd like
I propose introducing a native "Plugin Hub" or "Plugin Store" directly within the COTG app. This would serve as a centralized, in-app catalog that fetches data from the official web API, allowing developers to discover and install plugins effortlessly without ever leaving the IDE environment.
Proposed Core Features & Flow:
Describe alternatives you've considered
The current manual web-download-and-import method is completely functional and reliable, but introducing an in-app solution would elevate the overall user experience to the next level.
Additional context
Building this storefront using pure Jetpack Compose would ensure the UI remains smooth and lag-free, matching COTG's high performance. This addition would be a wonderful quality-of-life upgrade for the community, making COTG feel even more like a complete, self-contained desktop-grade powerhouse."