How to Install Sisense Plugins?

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Install with Paldi Space:

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Install manually:

Linux Installation

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1. Download and Extract:

• Extract the plugin `.zip` file to `/opt/sisense/storage/plugins/` or use the File Management option under System Management in the Admin tab.

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2. Install Plugin:

• Go to Admin > Add-ons and wait for the plugin build to complete. When prompted, refresh the page and verify that the plugin is listed in the Add-ons section.

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3. Restarting a Plugin (if needed):

• If there are issues, disable the plugin in Admin > Add-ons, wait for the build to finish, and then re-enable the plugin. Refresh the dashboard to check for any remaining issues.

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4. Advanced Setup (Pre L2022.10):

• Increase Plugin Build Memory and Time by adjusting CPU and memory settings in the plugins pod with `kubectl`.
• Set `plugins.maxBuildTime` to 300000 (5 minutes) in the Plugins-Service configuration under System Management.

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Note: Make sure the Paldi Components plugin is installed, as it is essential for all Paldi plugins.

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Windows Installation

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1. Increase Plugin Build Memory Time:

• Edit the file `C:\Program Files\Sisense\app\plugins-service\src\features\plugins\plugins.config.js` (open as Admin) and change `maxBuildTime` from 60000 to 300000.
• Save the file and restart the `Sisense.Plugins` service via Task Manager.

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2. Install Plugin:

• Extract the plugin `.zip` file to `C:/program files/sisense/app/plugins`.
•  Navigate to Admin > Add-ons, wait for the plugin build to complete, refresh when prompted, and verify that the plugin is listed in the Add-ons section.

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3. Restarting a Plugin (if needed):

• Disable the plugin in Admin > Add-ons, wait for the build to finish, and then re-enable the plugin.
• If the plugin is still not functioning, restart the `Sisense.Plugins` service via Task Manager and refresh the Add-ons page to complete the process.

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Note: Make sure the Paldi Components plugin is installed, as it is essential for all Paldi plugins.

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For further assistance, please contact support@paldi.solutions.

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Useful links 

• Paldi Solutions official Installation instructions
• Sisense documentation on How to install Sisense Add-ons
• Sisense documentation on Working with Sisense Add-ons

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