> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gately.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# AI Plugins

> Extend AI capabilities with specialized plugins

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/taamai-c8c27d6c/7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB/images/playground/plugins.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB&q=85&s=edbbf42ac4cf3b61b91f04813e0d31f7" alt="Gately AI Plugins Interface" width="4320" height="2700" data-path="images/playground/plugins.png" />
</Frame>

## Plugin System Overview

<Info>
  Plugins enhance AI assistants with additional capabilities through simple integration.
</Info>

## Accessing Plugins

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Plugin Store" icon="store">
    1. Navigate to the session toolbar
    2. Click "Extension Tools"
    3. Select "Plugin Store"

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/taamai-c8c27d6c/7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB/images/playground/plugins-access.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB&q=85&s=f4b08739a39e84b99389d9ea8124e6b3" alt="Plugin Store Access" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/playground/plugins-access.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse and Install" icon="download">
    1. Browse available plugins
    2. Click install button
    3. Accept permissions if required

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/taamai-c8c27d6c/7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB/images/playground/plugins-install.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB&q=85&s=bb08fa5abaf19fd800debe23583b97f3" alt="Plugin Installation" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/playground/plugins-install.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using Plugins

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable Plugin" icon="toggle-on">
    1. Open assistant settings
    2. Navigate to plugins section
    3. Enable desired plugins

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/taamai-c8c27d6c/7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB/images/playground/plugin-enable.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7tpU7wOp-rlopJuB&q=85&s=c6f1811023a4e4b0f53136596802e5be" alt="Enable Plugin" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/playground/plugin-enable.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integration" icon="puzzle">
    1. Plugin becomes available in chat
    2. Use plugin commands in prompts
    3. View plugin responses
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Best Practices

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Security" icon="shield-check">
    Keep credentials secure
  </Card>

  <Card title="Testing" icon="vial">
    Test before deployment
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitoring" icon="chart-line">
    Track usage metrics
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  Some plugins may affect credit consumption rates. Review pricing before enabling plugins.
</Warning>

<Note>
  For custom plugin development, visit our [developer documentation](/api-reference/plugins).
</Note>