Hi, I’m wondering if I install Discourse onto Digital Ocean with the basic docker guide (the install in under 30 minutes one), will I be able to easily add plugins? Or am I limited to just what the docker image has set up? Thanks! Jasper

Yes, you can add all the plugins you want. [image] Install plugins on a self-hosted site Self-Hosting warning This guide assumes that you have a self-hosted standard installation. We only support the standard method of install here, so these instructions assume you have a standard install. warning This guide only applies to self-hosted Discourse instances. If you are using a managed hosting service, the available plugins are controlled by your hosting provider. For example, on our hosting these specific plugins are available by hosting tier. information_source As of mid-2025, many p…

[image] gerhard: Yes, you can add all the plugins you want. Word of caution. A lot of the older ones are now broken, I strongly recommend you test them in dev before installing them on your live site.

Can Plugins Be Added To Basic Docker Install

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gerhard (Gerhard Schlager) May 24, 2015, 9:39pm 2

Yes, you can add all the plugins you want.

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