Plugin / Extension System #21
Description
Summary
Formalized plugin architecture: drop a Python package into plugins/ and it auto-registers tools, agent types, dashboard pages, and API endpoints. Plugin manifest with versioning.
Motivation
MATE has ToolFactory and custom tools but no formal plugin system. A plugin architecture makes community contribution easier without forking core, and lets enterprises add proprietary integrations cleanly.
Scope
- Plugin directory (plugins/) scanned on startup
- Plugin manifest (plugin.yaml): name, version, dependencies, entry points
- Plugin API surface: register tools, register agent types, register dashboard routes, register API endpoints
- Plugin manager in dashboard: list installed, enable/disable, view logs
- Plugin isolation: plugins can't modify core tables without migration
- Example plugin: "Hello World" tool + dashboard page
Acceptance Criteria
- Plugins auto-discovered from plugins/ directory
- Plugin can register custom tools visible in ToolFactory
- Plugin can add dashboard pages
- Dashboard plugin manager lists and toggles plugins
- Example plugin included