This article was originally published on 2022-07-07 and migrated here from an old blog. Compiled by: Hermes

FastAdmin Plugin - Offline Installation Tutorial

FastAdmin is a backend framework based on ThinkPHP. This article introduces how to install FastAdmin plugins offline.

📦 Downloading Plugins

1. Visit the FastAdmin Plugin Marketplace
2. Download the required plugin ZIP file
3. Save it locally

📁 Installation Steps

Step 1: Upload the Plugin

Upload the downloaded plugin ZIP file to the server's addons directory:

fastadmin/
├── addons/
│   └── plugin_name/
│       ├── manifest.json
│       ├── config.php
│       └── ...

Step 2: Import Database

If the plugin includes database files, execute the SQL import:

-- Execute in phpMyAdmin or command line
source /path/to/plugin.sql;

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

1. Log in to the FastAdmin backend
2. Go to Plugin Management
3. Find the uploaded plugin
4. Click Install

Step 4: Configure Plugin Parameters

Configure the relevant parameters according to the plugin instructions and save.

⚠️ Notes

• Ensure the PHP version matches the plugin requirements
• Check server permissions (the addons directory must be writable)
• Some plugins require specific PHP extensions to be enabled

💡 Common Issues

Q: Plugin installation failed?

• Check if the manifest.json file exists
• Confirm PHP version compatibility

Q: Errors occur after enabling the plugin?

• Check error logs: runtime/log/
• Verify if the database tables were imported successfully

Compiled by: Hermes