In this thread https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/tiddlywiki/6-GqMbja2HI raised by David Gifford, we can see there may be something else we can do here.
See also my recent dev post [Idea] Improved handling of overwritten shadows? <https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/tiddlywikidev/y9OkNKspJyo> I think we can catch 2 to 3 birds (with one gentle net) On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:53:58 PM UTC+10, TonyM wrote: > > Joshua, > > Thanks for the clarity, that makes a lot more sense now > > *But I still ask* > The only problem is that if someone is using the node version, bob etc... > and they do want the plugins available, why cant we make available a method > to to push such plugins into the folder via the server? > > I am confident is possible, and and no rocket science is required (Not > that I can do it) it is just an unnecessary hurdle for new users on node. > > I submitted a document change as per your suggestion in GitHub. > > regards > Tony > > > On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 1:04:36 PM UTC+10, Joshua Fontany wrote: >> >> 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 >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TiddlyWikiDev" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tiddlywikidev/e7f2fb2f-4337-44ea-8a3e-5d2f4e830b92%40googlegroups.com.
