Which hook should I use to install a plugin that requires database data, since “after_code” runs before migrations?

You can access the database using a plugin. What are you specifically trying to do?

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Why do plugins that require data fail to start after installation?

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merefield (Robert) October 5, 2026, 12:37pm 3

Yes you clone in after_code section

Migrations run after and that’s what you want to happen.

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Why do plugins that require data fail to start after installation?

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