Introduction
Plugins are managed in the Applicaster CMS. When you build an app it is important to make sure the right plugins are added before build time.
In some cases it is important to not mistakenly use older native plugins that you might be familiar with for similar functions such as navigation. However, Quick Brick builds should now only be showing Quick Brick relevant plugins.
From QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards some of the plugins are now automatically included in the QB SDK itself to avoid app builders needing to manually add them. These are indicated in the tables below. When a QB SDK version is updated and a new app build made it will automatically include any latest versions of these plugins.
QB Mobile Plugins
Go to the plugins section for your specific app and use the CMS to add any necessary plugins
When creating an app from a blank state the following plugins can be considered a base-line selection to build a standard app.
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Plugin |
Use for |
More info |
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Dependency React Native Fast Image |
Optimum loading performance of images on Android |
Mandatory on Android Not used on iOS Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin for Anroid. |
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App Centre Crash logs |
View any app crashes on the device |
Optional |
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Applicaster DSP |
Any Applicaster hosted data sources |
Optional depending on DSP provider *Currently required for Manual feeds to work |
| Cell info QB Mobile |
Power Cell to use as a header, footersor use as a decorative element between components. Can be part of a group component |
Required for headers Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
| Dependancy React Native SVG | Mandatory to have so RN SVG support is available |
Mandatory all apps Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Power Cell 1 QB Mobile |
Power Cell 1 for Grids and Horizontal Lists - Image is above any text |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Power Cell 2 QB Mobile |
Power Cell 2 for vertical lists - image is side by side with text |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Power Cell 3 QB Mobile |
Power Cell 3 for hero cells - image is behind text |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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General Provider |
DSP |
Optional depending on DSP provider but required for weblinks etc. |
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Grid (QB) |
Grid component |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Group Component (QB) |
Supports Group component in a screen |
Required if Grouping of components is used in an app Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Group Info (QB) |
Use with Group Info Cell to construct headers, footers or decorative elements between group items |
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Hero (QB) |
Hero component. Note this is NOT a carousel. It is a single item component |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Horizontal List (QB) |
Horizontal List Component |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
| List (QB) |
Vertical List Component |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
| Local Storage Favourites Action |
Enables local storage on device of content to support a favourites function |
Optional |
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QB Mobile Search Screen |
Support Search in a QB app |
Optional. Required to enable search feature in an app |
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QB Base Theme |
Configures default values for screen and components |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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QB Navigation bar |
Top nav bar for iOS and Android apps |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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QB Player Plugin |
Out of the box QB player |
Optional depending on chosen player |
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QB Side Menu |
Side menu support |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Tabs QB Mobile |
Top Tabs support |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Bottom Tabs QB |
Bottom Tabs support |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Webscreen (QB) |
Create a settings screens or launch a webview, dialler or email client from a URL link |
Using Webviews in QB mobile apps Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Webview Component |
Insert a webview as a component in a screen so it can be mixed with other content components |
Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 4.1.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Chromecast (QB) and Chromecast Nav Item |
Add Chromecast support to an app |
Both plugins are required if Chromecast feature is in an app. Chromecast (QB) enables the feature and Nav Item enables the Chromecast button in the navbar |
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Share |
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Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 5.0.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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In Line Player |
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Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 5.0.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
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Continue Watching |
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Is automatically added to a build from QB SDK 5.0.0 onwards. Previous SDK versions must add this plugin. |
Other plugins
Any Applicaster store or own-created plugins for custom Players, Data Sources, Login, Purchasing etc can also be added from the plugin store at this stage
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