Plugins

ncSender supports a plugin system that extends functionality with custom tools, workflows, and integrations.

Installing Plugins

1. Go to Settings > Plugins
2. Browse available plugins in the plugin store
3. Click Install on the plugin you want
4. The plugin appears in the toolbar under Tools

Available Plugins

Plugin	Category	Description
Edge Align	G-code Generator	Material alignment by edge probing with rotation compensation
3DMesh	G-code Generator	Surface mesh probing with Z compensation
ToolBench	G-code Generator	Surfacing, jointing, boring, and wasteboard operations
Rapid Change ATC	Tool Changer	Automatic tool changer support
Manual Tool Changer	Tool Changer	Manual tool change workflow with TLS
Replicator	G-code Generator	Replicate G-code in grid patterns
BoxJoints	G-code Generator	Box joint (finger joint) generation

Plugin Categories

Tool Changers

Only one tool changer plugin can be active at a time. Installing a new tool changer automatically disables the previous one.

G-code Generators

Generate G-code programs directly from parameter inputs. These plugins create temporary files that can be run immediately or saved.

Utilities

General-purpose tools that extend ncSender's capabilities.

Managing Plugins

• Enable/Disable — Toggle plugins on or off without uninstalling
• Update — Plugins can be updated through the plugin store
• Uninstall — Remove plugins you no longer need
• Priority — Drag to reorder plugin priority in the tools menu

Developing Plugins

Plugins use a V2 format with:

• manifest.json — Plugin metadata and configuration
• config.html — Client-side UI (rendered in a dialog)
• index.js — Thin wrapper for loading the UI

Plugins communicate with ncSender via HTTP API (fetch()) for settings, commands, and server state.