Technology Stack

• Java 17
• JavaFX 21
• MaterialFX
• PF4J
• Log4j2
• JSoup
• Maven

Application

MVC

🧩 How to Create a Plugin for NovaScrape

NovaScrape uses PF4J to load plugins dynamically. If you're looking to create your own plugin, you can use the example-plugin as a starting point.

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🚀 Steps to Create a Plugin (Using example-plugin as a Template)

1. Clone the example-plugin module: The example-plugin is a fully functional sample plugin. You can use it as a base for your own plugins. Simply copy the module and rename it according to your needs.

2. Modify the code:

   • Change the plugin’s main class (ExamplePlugin.java) and the interface it implements (NovaScrapePlugin).
   • Update the extension methods, plugin ID, version, etc., to suit your plugin’s functionality.

3. Create your own plugin.properties file: The plugin.properties defines the plugin ID, version, and main class. You can customize this file for your own plugin.

4. Build and deploy:

   • Build your plugin as a .jar using Maven or IntelliJ.
   • Deploy it to the plugins/ folder in your NovaScrape project.

5. Run NovaScrape: When you start NovaScrape, it will automatically load your plugin along with any other plugins present in the plugins/ folder.

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⚙️ Example Plugin: example-plugin

The example-plugin is a great starting point for your plugin development. It demonstrates the basic structure and functionality needed to create a NovaScrape plugin. Use it to understand how to:

• Define a plugin and its extensions
• Set up the plugin.properties file
• Build and load your plugin

Once you’ve made your modifications, your plugin will be ready to integrate with the NovaScrape host application.

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💬 Need Help?

If you run into any issues or need guidance while creating your plugin, feel free to check out the example-plugin code or contact @Sagbyy.