plugins
Modular code additions
Plugins are software components that add specific features to an existing program without altering its core code.
A browser plugin might block ads or manage passwords; an audio plugin adds effects to recording software.
The term reflects the concept of plugging something in to extend functionality: Install the plugin to enable spell-check.
Also spelled plug-ins.
Additions that lengthen
- add-onsOptional extra features
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- integrationsActs of combining parts
API · scripting · JavaScript · compatibility · interoperability · WordPress · Photoshop · Adobe
Additions that lengthen
- FirefoxMozilla's web navigator
- SafariApple's web browser
- bookmarkletBrowser-stored mini script
- toolbarSoftware button strip
Distinctive qualities or aspects
- functionalityPractical operational capacity
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- improvementPositive change in quality
boost · tools · automation · workflow · productivity · efficiency · utilities · capabilities
Main ideas throughout
- skinsOuter animal coverings
- settingsAdjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- configurationArrangement of parts
options · personalization · tailoring · tweaking · interface · appearance · layout · styles
Audio production software
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- effectsConsequences or belongings
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
equalizer · sampler · MIDI · Ableton · mixing · mastering · instruments · filters
extensions
Additions that lengthen
- add-onsOptional extra features
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
integrations · API · scripting · JavaScript · compatibility · interoperability · WordPress · Photoshop · Adobe · DAW
extensions
Additions that lengthen
- FirefoxMozilla's web navigator
- SafariApple's web browser
- bookmarkletBrowser-stored mini script
features
Distinctive qualities or aspects
- functionalityPractical operational capacity
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
improvement · boost · tools · automation · workflow · productivity · efficiency · utilities · capabilities · performance
themes
Main ideas throughout
- skinsOuter animal coverings
- settingsAdjustable device parameters
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
configuration · options · personalization · tailoring · tweaking · interface · appearance · layout · styles · user-friendly
DAW
Audio production software
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- effectsConsequences or belongings
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
compressor · equalizer · sampler · MIDI · Ableton · mixing · mastering · instruments · filters · delay
- pluginsadd-ons, extensions, modules, browser extensions, integrations
- modular designmodularity, modules, components, encapsulation, decoupling
- Visual Studiodebugger, code editor, breakpoints, extensions, toolbox
- techsoftware, hardware, code, coding, programming
- add-onsadd-on, add-ons, add-ins, extras, upgrade
- browserback, forward, refresh, reload, bookmark
pluginskernel
Seed or essential core
platform · firmware · framework · closed system · operating system
- audio pluginSoftware extending sound capabilities