I lost the xml file for a plugin I need.

I have the plugin installed, is there a way to download the xml file so that the plugin could be installed again in the future?

Thank you 🙂

You will need to upload the IPS dev files: https://invisioncommunity.com/files/file/7185-developer-tools/ and set your biard on IN_DEV mode and export it.

 

So there is a way to get the xml file I need which is FANTASTIC news.

once I do this how do I export it?

A new option will appear in the menu in the plugin row. 

Note that exporting plugins may not work if you don't have the original development resources for the plugin uploaded as well (which are not uploaded automatically).

Unlike with applications, plugins can not be downloaded without being built first, which generally requires the original development files.

Also keep in mind that you should never enable development mode on a production site, only test/development sites.

@Makoto I didn’t develop the plugin. Does that mean I can’t export?

 

@Makoto I didn’t develop the plugin. Does that mean I can’t export?

Unless you can get the development files from the original author, unfortunately not.

Attempting to export a plugin that was installed normally will present you with an error like this,

As IPS can't find the necessary development files to rebuild the plugin.

Is the developer still active in Invision Community?  If so, you can just ask.  

@SJ77 If you have access to the files of the installed plug-in and to the database of your IPS, you can manually compile the xml file back.

 

@SJ77 If you have access to the files of the installed plug-in and to the database of your IPS, you can manually compile the xml file back.

I do have all the access

 

I do have all the access

So you need to look at the structure of the plugin and restore the original.

If you need third-party services in this regard, contact the PM