Via Auto-Discovery

Most Mura plugin developers select deploying their plugins via auto-discovery, especially if the plugin is being created by the developer conducting the installation. To deploy your plugin via auto-discovery, follow the steps outlined below.

1. First, you need to make sure auto-discovery of plugins is enabled for your Mura CMS installation. Open the file located under {context}/config/settings.ini.cfm. Locate the setting for "autodiscoverplugins" and make sure it is set to "true". If not, set it to "true", then reload Mura.
   
2. The next step in the auto-discovery process is to either create a simple plugin, as described in the Plugin Anatomy section, or download a starter plugin from Github, such as MuraPlugin, or MuraFW1.
3. Then, instead of using a ".zip" file, you would simply place your plugin under the plugins directory. For example: {context}/plugins/yourPlugin/
4. Next, reload Mura, and it should now discover your new plugin. Mura then automatically deploys the plugin.
5. To continue the installation process, select Global Settings, then click Plugins.
   
6. You should now see your new plugin under the "Current Plugins" listing.
   
7. Select the three-dot menu to the left of the plugin's name.
   
8. Then, click "Edit" from the options menu.
   
9. You will then be taken to the Plugin Settings screen.
   
10. Select your desired options, as described in the Installing Plugins Via Back-End UI section.
11. When finished, click Update to save your new settings.