Installing Plugins
Sylius is highly flexible and can easily be customized to fit your business needs. However, you don’t always have to build custom solutions from scratch! Sylius supports the creation of plugins, which are the best way to extend its functionality and share your custom features with the community.
You can take advantage of plugins developed by the Sylius Core Team or the Sylius Community. While the official Sylius website lists approved plugins, many more are available within the wider Sylius ecosystem.
Example: Installing SyliusCmsPlugin
To showcase how easy and powerful Sylius plugins can be, let’s install the popular SyliusCmsPlugin developed by BitBag. This plugin adds CMS features to your Sylius store.
Installation Steps
The installation process follows the typical steps used for most Sylius plugins:
Install the Plugin Using Composer
Run the following command to add the plugin to your project:
Configure the Plugin
After installation, you'll need to configure the plugin. This usually involves importing the routing for the plugin in your
config/routes.yamlfile.Update the Database
Run database migrations to apply any necessary changes:
Additional Steps
Some plugins may require additional steps. For example, the SyliusCmsPlugin requires the installation of CKEditor. Follow the plugin’s documentation for these steps.
Using the Plugin
Once installed and configured, you can immediately start using the plugin’s features in your shop:
Why Use Plugins?
Plugins are one of the fastest and easiest ways to customize your Sylius store. Before creating a custom solution, always check the existing plugins available in the Sylius ecosystem—you might find that the functionality you need has already been developed!
By using plugins, you avoid reinventing the wheel and speed up the development process, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your shop.
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