Searching, installing, and configuring plugins

In this section, we will explore the Gatsby public plugin repository. We will look at how to install a Gatsby plugin and where to find the configuration for the plugins you would like to install.

We will install and configure the gatsby-source-filesystem and gatsby-source-drupal plugins and see how we can use them.

The Gatsby Plugin Library

Gatsby also provides a plugin library, a collection of npm packages tagged with the Gatsby keyword. In this library, it is possible to find standard plugins that will be used on most sites, related to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Really Simple Syndication (RSS), social media buttons, third-party comment services, e-commerce integration, and more.

Important note

Before you start writing your custom plugin, please make sure it does not already exist in the Gatsby Plugin Library.

There are multiple benefits to using a plugin from the Gatsby Plugin Library. Some of them are listed...