Summary

New developers struggle to export and test custom plugins in RHDH because no clear documentation exists. This task is to create simple, step-by-step guidance.

Problem

Developers building RHDH plugins do not have an RHDH-specific guide on how to export and load their plugin locally.

Scope / Deliverables

1. Create an official developer guide covering:

• • How to scaffold a plugin (npx @backstage/create-plugin)

• • Required folder structure for RHDH

• • How to package/export the plugin

• • How to mount it into dynamic-plugins-root for local testing

• • Example Docker commands / local setup steps

1. Provide a sample plugin repo that includes:

• • Basic plugin source

• • Packaging + export steps

• • How the plugin appears inside RHDH once loaded

1. Add troubleshooting notes, including:

• • Common build errors

• • How to read/debug logs when a plugin fails to load

Goal

Lower the barrier for new plugin developers by giving them a clear, simple workflow for creating and testing custom plugins in RHDH.