Plugins
Elite Observatory Core was built to be highly modular and does essentially nothing without plugins. Naturally this would not be a particularly useful package to install in that condition, so the commonly distributed version of Observatory is bundled with three plugins out-of-the-box.
Currently installed plugins are listed at the top of the Core tab, along with the type(s) of plugins they are, and the installed version number. If any errors prevent the loading of a plugin then these might be replaced with the plugin filename and the nature of the error instead.
Plugin List
The checkboxes in the "Enabled" column can be used to toggle individual plugins on or off, if needed.
The rightmost button on each row of the list opens a menu with the following options:
Plugin Settings: Opens the settings window of the currently selected plugin. The specifics of this window will vary by plugin.
About Plugin: Opens an informatin window about the plugin with links to other related resources, if available.
Open Plugin Data Folder: Some plugins need to store local files as part of their normal operation. This button will open the storage location for the currently selected plugin should you need to interact with those files. Generally this should only be necessary if something has gone wrong.
Plugin Tabs
In addition to clicking a tab to switch between plugins right-clicking opens a context menu. The options in this menu are the same as those presented in the plugin list menu detailed above, plus the following:
Popout Plugin: Opens the plugin interface in a new window, allowing for independent placement and simultaneous viewing of multiple plugins.
Core Plugins
Third-Party Plugins
Observatory also exposes an internal set of interfaces allowing other developers to create and distribute their own plugins. What follows is a partial list of those currently available. If you know of any not on this list reach out via the forums (opens in a new tab) or discord (opens in a new tab).
Precise installation instructions can be found for any given plugin on its own page.
If a plugin is marked (BETA), it is not complete and you may encounter issues while using it.
Biological and Geological Signals
- BioInsights: Detailed biological signal cataloguing.
- GeoPredictor: Detailed geological signal cataloguing.
Stars & Bodies
- Evaluator: Body mapping and routing guide.
Mining
- Prospector: Mining and hotspot information.
Notifications
- Aggregator: Detailed notification log.
- Telegram Notifier: Notifications through Telegram.
Navigation
- Fleet Commander (opens in a new tab): Comprehensive fleet carrier information and routing tool.
- Helm (opens in a new tab)
(BETA): A flight assistant providing heads-up notifications, flight information and statistics.
Data and Statistics
- Archivist (opens in a new tab)
(BETA): Journal archive and browser. - Stat Scanner (opens in a new tab): Personal bests and galactic record information.