Can I add the multiple folders I already use for organization?

[tristansly]

I already have the symlinks set up, so I have like 6 directories that need scanned. Why can't I add as many folders as I would like? The UI seems to force me to create symlinks through OwlP. Ideas?

[DropSnorz]

Hi @tristansly ! Thank you for using OwlPlug.

The main reason is described on issue #38

There is only one directory per plugin type to support plugin download in one click from the "Store" tab.
We can imagine a primary directory used for installation by default and multiple optional directories picked for the scan. When installing a plugin, if a primary directory is not configured, a target directory can be chosen from the list.

So, the reason is an old design choice in the early days of OwlPlug to simplify the development. Multiple directory support is not implemented for now, but it's often asked by the community. This feature is a potential candidate for a future release. Community feedback helps me to prioritize stuff. 🙂

[tristansly]

I mean, as it is I can't use it without creating new symlinks which i am loathe to do, and the whole purpose is to organize plugins, of which there are two types and four locations... Right?

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[DropSnorz]

Yes, if you want to display plugins from multiple directories, you have to use symlinks. There are no alternatives for now.

[DropSnorz]

Hi @tristansly

I've implemented the feature described in issue #38 on OwlPlug 1.18.0
Now you can configure additional directories, no extra symlinks are needed for this use case 🙂

[tristansly]

Thanks, I will give it a try! I already have so many that it has become complicated to use different hosts.