Load Plugin JAR Resource from Inside Plugin Code

[Reyzerbit]

I understand that in order to load a resource from inside a plugin jar file, you need to use the Plugin Class Loader. I have two questions about that.

1. Is it safe to pass the plugin class loader to the plugin itself via the PluginContext I created? My initial gut feeling is no, since you can access the parent/bootstrap classloader from the plugin class loader via getParent().
2. If I am correct, and passing the plugin class loader to the plugin itself is not safe, how would I safely load a resource from the plugin jar file from inside the plugin code itself?

[decebals]

So, each available plugin is loaded using a different PluginClassLoader. Inside plugin, any getClass().getClassLoader() call will return the PluginClassLoader related to that plugin.
That being said, I don't see why you would pass the (Plugin)ClassLoader in PluginContext for the simple fact that it is redundant information.
The way to load a resource in a plugin remains the standard one from Java, getClass().getResource("/test.txt") or getClass().getClassLoader().getResourceAsStream("test.txt").
Yes, in some situations you can use getClass().getClassLoader().getParent() to access the parent class loader.
Try to play a little bit with a POC and share with us your project (GitHub) if you have questions or you encounter problems.
I hope what I said is clear, if not, please refine your questions.

[decebals]

@Reyzerbit Do you still need help? Can we close this issue?

[Reyzerbit]

@decebals yes I managed to fix it using the information you provided. Thank you!