Jenkins Plugin Management Guide

This repository contains resources and tools for managing Jenkins plugins effectively, including automation scripts and best practices.

Plugin Management Methods

1. Web UI Management

• Navigate to Manage Jenkins > Plugins
• Use the Available/Installed tabs
• Install/update/remove plugins through the interface

2. CLI Management

Basic plugin installation:

java -jar jenkins-cli.jar -s http://your-jenkins-url install-plugin PLUGIN_NAME [-deploy] [-restart]

Enable plugin:

java -jar jenkins-cli.jar -s http://your-jenkins-url enable-plugin PLUGIN_NAME [-restart]

Disable plugin:

java -jar jenkins-cli.jar -s http://your-jenkins-url disable-plugin PLUGIN_NAME [-restart] [-strategy STRATEGY]

3. Manual Installation

# Copy plugin file to Jenkins
cp plugin.hpi JENKINS_HOME/plugins/
# Rename to .jpi if needed
mv JENKINS_HOME/plugins/plugin.hpi JENKINS_HOME/plugins/plugin.jpi
# Restart Jenkins
systemctl restart jenkins

Scripts and Tools

Check the scripts/ directory for automation tools:

• Plugin installation automation
• Dependency management
• Version control
• Backup and restore

Best Practices

1. Version Control

   • Keep plugin versions documented
   • Use configuration as code when possible
   • Maintain a plugins.txt file

2. Testing

   • Test plugin updates in staging
   • Maintain backup before updates
   • Document compatibility issues

3. Maintenance

   • Regular plugin updates
   • Remove unused plugins
   • Monitor plugin dependencies

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Plugin Conflicts

   • Check version compatibility
   • Review dependency tree
   • Consult Jenkins logs

2. Failed Updates

   • Verify Jenkins version compatibility
   • Check network connectivity
   • Review update center status

Contributing

Feel free to contribute by:

1. Opening issues for problems or suggestions
2. Submitting pull requests with improvements
3. Sharing your plugin management scripts

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details