PR FAQ: Common Ground Plugin Framework

What are we announcing?

We're announcing the launch of Common Ground's plugin system, a major advancement in our platform architecture that enables developers and community members to create custom extensions for the platform. This new system opens up a world of possibilities for customization and new features, allowing the community to actively shape the future of Common Ground.

Who is the user for this?

The plugin framework serves multiple user groups:

Primary users:

• Developers within communities who want to extend Common Ground's functionality
• Technical project admins looking to customize the platform for their specific community needs
• Ecosystem partners who want to integrate their services with Common Ground

Secondary beneficiaries:

• All Common Ground community members who will benefit from enhanced functionality
• Project owners seeking specialized tools for community management and engagement
• Communities with unique workflows that current features don't fully address

Problem

While Common Ground provides powerful core functionality for communities, we recognize some limitations:

• Different communities have unique needs that a one-size-fits-all approach can't address
• The core team can only build so many features at once, creating bottlenecks
• Communities often need specialized integrations with external tools and services
• Users currently can't customize their experience beyond what's offered
• Value creation is limited to what the core platform provides