# Plugins

> Install and manage plugins that add features, menus and contact tabs to Clockwork CRM.

Source: https://help.clockworkcrm.com/admin/plugins
Last updated: 2026-09-28

A plugin adds features to Clockwork CRM. Depending on the plugin, it can add its own menu with pages,
tabs on person and company records, and scheduled tasks that run in the background.

**Administrator Tools → Plugins** lists the plugins available to your Clockwork CRM. Only
administrators can install, upgrade or uninstall a plugin.

## Finding a plugin

Each plugin in the list shows its name, its author and a short description. Plugins you have already
installed are marked **Installed**.

**Search for plugins** filters the list as you type. Use the arrows under the list to move between
pages.

Select a plugin to open its page.

## A plugin's page

The top of the page shows the plugin's name, author, **Version** and **Last updated** date, and the
**Clockwork CRM Verified Plugin** badge. **View setup guide** opens the plugin's own guide.

The main part of the page has a gallery of screenshots, an **Overview**, a section for each of the
plugin's features and, when the plugin has them, its **Patch Notes**.

The panel on the right has:

| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| **Details** | The **Author** and the **Languages** the plugin is available in |
| **Requirements** | **Clockwork CRM Subscription**, which shows **Compatible with your plan**, and the **Clockwork CRM Account Permissions** the plugin asks for |
| **Resources** | A link to the setup guide |
| **Support** | The author's telephone number, website, email address and support languages |
| **Legal** | Links to the author's cookie policy and privacy policy |

**Back** returns you to the list.

### Permissions a plugin asks for

Under **Clockwork CRM Account Permissions**, each line starts "This plugin wants to", followed by what
it can do, for example "read person records" or "be able to send emails using your email credits".
**No permissions required** means the plugin asks for no access to your Clockwork CRM records.

A plugin can use only the permissions listed here.

## Installing a plugin

1. Open the plugin's page.
2. Select **Install**.
3. Select **Confirm** on "Are you sure you want to install this plugin?".

When the plugin is installed:

- Its menu and pages appear straight away.
- The **Everyone** team is given permission to the plugin's pages, so every user can use them. To
  limit who can, change the permissions on your teams. See [Teams and permissions](https://help.clockworkcrm.com/admin/teams).
- Clockwork CRM creates an API key for the plugin, named after it, with only the permissions the
  plugin asked for.

When a plugin has its own API, an **API Reference** item for it appears in the plugin's menu for
administrators.

## Upgrading a plugin

When a newer version of an installed plugin is available, its page shows "This plugin needs to be
upgraded" and an **Upgrade** button in place of **Uninstall**.

Select **Upgrade** and confirm. Your plugin data is kept and updated to the new version.

## Uninstalling a plugin

1. Open the plugin's page.
2. Select **Uninstall**.
3. Confirm "Are you sure you want to uninstall this plugin? All data associated with this plugin
   will be lost."
4. Confirm again on "Are you really sure? This cannot be undone."

Uninstalling deletes all the data the plugin stored, its API key and its scheduled tasks, and removes
its menu entry. This cannot be undone.

## Related

- [Teams and permissions](https://help.clockworkcrm.com/admin/teams), who can use a plugin's pages
- [Administrator tools](https://help.clockworkcrm.com/admin/overview)