I don't think that's accurate. I think is should say:

"will result in the plugin only being active *for the wiki loaded* in the 
browser, and not available under Node.js *to other wikis*."

At least, that is my understanding of how things work.

Best,
Joshua F

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 5:53:29 PM UTC-7, TonyM wrote:
>
> Folks
>
> As per 
> https://tiddlywiki.com/static/Installing%2520custom%2520plugins%2520on%2520Node.js.html
>
> Note that including a plugin as an ordinary tiddler (e.g. by dragging and 
>> dropping a plugin into the browser) will result in the plugin only being 
>> active in the browser, and not available under Node.js.
>
>
> This seems like an unnecessary complication, It there a possibility of 
> finding a solution, even if it requires an additional step in the browser? 
> it seems to me there is no technical limitation just a need for a special 
> server message or something?
>
>
>    - Or is this about Browser security again, limiting the plugins being 
>    added to the server?
>    - Could it only work on 127.x.x.x addresses ie on the server itself 
>
>
> I believe a lot of users move to Node for serving wikis, and don't want to 
> necessarily get involved with files and commands. Personally I make a lot 
> of use on Node servers for tiddlywiki but have not yet ventured into folder 
> land itself. Bob.exe is a great help as is TiddlyServer.
>
> Even then, when I do consider a move to folder wiki manipulation the 
> documentation is not helpful to the transition from single file knowledge 
> to node, this scattered and jargon filled.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> I hope this raises a Question that only someone on the journey feels 
> compelled to ask. And when I have passed this mile stone I can remember and 
> share my knowledge for future people on this Journey. Unless some of you do 
> so first.
>
> Regards
> Tony
>

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