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[[modules-plugins]]
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== Plugins
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Plugins are a way to enhance the basic Elasticsearch functionality in a
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custom manner. They range from adding custom mapping types, custom
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analyzers (in a more built in fashion), custom script engines, custom discovery
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and more.
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For information about selecting and installing plugins, see
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{plugins}/index.html[{es} Plugins and Integrations].
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For information about developing your own plugin, see
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{plugins}/plugin-authors.html[Help for plugin authors].
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