Plugin System Overview
FolderRewind has a built-in plugin system that allows developers to extend functionality for specific scenarios.
What plugins can do
| Capability | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Custom config types | Define new backup config types | MineRewind adds a "Minecraft" type |
| Auto discovery | Scan directory structures intelligently | Discover saves under .minecraft/saves |
| Hot-backup hooks | Run custom logic before/after backup | Snapshot while game is running |
| Hotkey extensions | Register custom global hotkeys | Trigger specific actions quickly |
| KnotLink commands | Receive external commands over IPC | Integrate with third-party tools |
Official plugin
MineRewind v1.4.0
An official save-enhancement plugin built for Minecraft.
- Auto-scan and discover Minecraft saves
- Hot backup while the game is running
- World version detection
Install plugins
- Download plugin files from a plugin source.
- Install from FolderRewind Plugin Management.
- Restart the app to load the plugin.
Become a plugin developer
If you want to build plugins for FolderRewind, start with Plugin Development Quick Start.
FolderRewind provides these extension interfaces:
IFolderRewindPlugin— Main plugin interfaceIFolderRewindHotkeyProvider— Hotkey extension interfaceIFolderRewindKnotLinkCommandHandler— KnotLink command interface