wulkano/kap

Unable to install Plugin (or see any plugins) from the UI

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#954 opened on Nov 3, 2020

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Description

macOS version: Catalina (10.15) Kap version: 3.3.2

Steps to reproduce

Clicking on Preferences -> Plugins -> Discover is an empty list image

Clicking on Preferences -> Plugins -> Installed -> Browse redirects to the same empty list image

Current behavior

Unclear how to install plugins via the UI

Expected behavior

Able to install plugins without having to manually npm link them

Workaround

Haven't tried it but probably downloading and npm-linking it would work.

Love Kap! Just noticed this issue and figured I would let someone know ❤️

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptelectronnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of JavaScriptFamiliarity with Electron
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the plugin discovery UI. Check how the 'Discover' and 'Installed' plugin lists are populated, likely via an API call to a plugin registry or local data. Look at the renderer process code that handles the 'Plugins' tab, and the main process code that fetches or serves plugin information. Review the issue comments for any hints about broken endpoints or changes in the plugin ecosystem. Consider whether the plugin registry URL has changed or if there is a CORS issue preventing the request.