> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://windows.help.formit.autodesk.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://windows.help.formit.autodesk.com/plugins.md).

# Plugins

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Plugins can improve your Autodesk FormIt® experience by expanding your modeling toolset. You can address specific design needs that are not included in FormIt's tool library.

The plugins section of this primer includes four chapters:

1. [Introduction to Plugins](/plugins/introduction.md): Basic information you need to know about plugins.
2. [How to Use Plugins](/plugins/how-to-use-plug-ins.md): If you are a FormIt user and want to give plugins a try, this section will guide you through the process of installing and using plugins.
3. [How to Develop Plugins:](/plugins/how-to-develop-plugins.md) If you are a developer and want to go the extra mile, this section will guide you through the steps needed to develop a FormIt Plugin.
4. [FormIt APIs](/plugins/useful-links.md): Links to FormIt's API documentation.
5. [Examples:](/plugins/example-1.md) If you want to try out existing plugins, this section contains descriptions of some of the available plugins.