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Install and Manage Plugins

This page is for everyday users who want stable plugin usage.

Installation methods

1) Install from plugin marketplace

  1. Open Plugin Management in FolderRewind.
  2. Select the target plugin and install.
  3. Restart the app when prompted.

2) Local ZIP install

  1. Download plugin package (usually .zip).
  2. In Plugin Management, choose Local Install.
  3. Select ZIP file and finish import.

Plugin ZIP should include manifest.json and entry assembly (for example MineRewind.dll).

Enable and disable

  • When enabled, plugin is loaded at app startup and runs Initialize.
  • When disabled, plugin no longer participates in discovery, backup hooks, or command extensions.

Upgrade and rollback

  • Prefer upgrade entry provided by plugin page.
  • Run one manual backup before upgrading.
  • If upgrade is unstable, roll back to previous stable version and restart app.

FAQ

Installation failed

  • Check ZIP structure (top folder + manifest.json).
  • Check whether plugin MinHostVersion is higher than current host version.

Plugin installed but feature is missing

  • Confirm plugin is enabled.
  • Confirm prerequisite conditions are met (for example MineRewind requires recognizable Minecraft directory structure).