Library Window Plug-in API
Overview
The Library Window Plug-in API allows developers to extend or replace CLO’s Library Window with a custom data source (e.g., PLM, DAM, or cloud storage) and user interface tab. It enables seamless integration of external content systems directly inside CLO.
Implement CLOAPI::LibraryWindowImplPlugin
(derived from LibraryWindowInterface
)
and export a factory function Create()
that returns your implementation instance.
Warning
Plug-ins must be built in Release mode.
Debug binaries (.dll
/ .dylib
) will not load in CLO.
Build Requirements
Language: C++17 or later
Framework: Qt 5.15.x (same version used by CLO)
Build type: Release only
Export macro: define
LIBRARYAPIIMPLEMENTATION_LIB
when compiling
Supported binary formats - Windows: .dll - macOS: .dylib
Installation
After building, place your compiled plug-in binary in the following folder and restart CLO to load the plug-in:
Windows:
C:/Users/Public/Documents/CLO/Plugins
macOS:
$HOME/Documents/CLO/Plugins
Create the folder if it does not exist.
Development Summary
To create a Library plug-in, you will:
Implement the required interface methods (tab name, item list, icons, etc.).
Connect to your external data source (optional).
Return a JSON list of items for CLO to display in the Library panel.
Export a
Create()
function returning your implementation.Build in Release mode and drop the binary into the plug-in folder.
For details on the full API surface and example implementations, refer to the Library Window SDK Sample Project included in the SDK package.