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Go Plugins

## GoPlugins GoPlugins is a free Windows desktop application for building and deploying Microsoft Dataverse and Dynamics 365 plugins without writing C# code manually. Instead of coding plugins, you create them using a step-by-step wizard where you define the trigger, conditions, and actions. GoPlugins converts your configuration into a validated JSON rule, deploys it using a shared sandboxed plugin engine, and can also generate equivalent C# source code if you want to review or customize it. It is designed for Power Platform makers, consultants, and Dynamics 365 developers who want to build server-side business logic with a no-code or low-code experience. ### How it works GoPlugins uses a shared plugin engine that runs inside the Dataverse sandbox. Every plugin rule you create is stored as JSON in the plugin step's Unsecure Configuration. When the plugin executes, the engine reads the JSON, evaluates the configured conditions, and performs the required actions. If your plugin needs secrets such as API keys, they can be stored in the Secure Configuration using placeholders like `{{secret:key}}`. These secrets are never written to plugin trace logs. You can also export the generated C# code for documentation, review, or manual deployment. ### Features **Triggers** * Select any Dataverse table. * Support for Create, Update, Delete, Assign, Associate, and Disassociate messages. * Supports PreValidation, PreOperation, and PostOperation stages. * Supports both synchronous and asynchronous execution. * Configure filtering attributes and relationships when required. **Conditions** * Create complex AND/OR condition groups. * Supports operators such as Equals, Not Equals, Is Null, Contains, Starts With, Ends With, In, Not In, Changed, and comparison operators. * Use values from the Target record, Pre Image, or Post Image. * Built-in editors for lookups, option sets, and date fields. **Actions** * Set or clear field values. * Copy values between fields. * Throw validation exceptions. * Create and update Dataverse records. * Assign records. * Associate and disassociate records. * Invoke Custom APIs. * Add records to queues. * Metadata-aware dropdowns for entities, relationships, queues, and Custom APIs. **Deployment and Management** * Deploy new plugin rules. * Update existing rules. * Perform configuration-only deployments without uploading the engine again. * View, download, enable, disable, delete, and reorder deployed rules. * Import and export JSON. * Export generated C# code. * Optionally add deployed components to an unmanaged solution. ### Wizard The application guides you through the entire process: 1. Connect to your Dataverse environment using Microsoft authentication or a Client Secret. 2. Configure the plugin trigger. 3. Select Pre Image and Post Image columns. 4. Define the execution conditions. 5. Configure the actions to perform. 6. Preview and validate the generated JSON and C#. 7. Deploy the plugin or export the generated files. ## Installation ### Option 1: Installer (Recommended) 1. Download `GoPlugins-Setup-1.0.0.exe`. 2. Run the installer. If Windows SmartScreen appears, select **More info** and then **Run anyway**. 3. Complete the installation. 4. Launch GoPlugins from the Start Menu. 5. Connect to your Dataverse environment. 6. Build your plugin using the wizard and deploy it. The plugin engine is installed automatically and no additional configuration is required. ### Option 2: Portable Version 1. Download `GoPlugins-Portable-1.0.0.zip`. 2. Extract the ZIP file. 3. Run `GoPlugins.exe`. 4. Connect to Dataverse, create your plugin, and deploy it. The portable version is self-contained and does not require Visual Studio or the .NET SDK. ## System Requirements * Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) * Access to a Microsoft Dataverse or Dynamics 365 environment * Permissions to register plugins ## Getting Started 1. Open GoPlugins. 2. Connect to your Dataverse environment. 3. Choose the table, message, and execution stage. 4. Configure conditions and actions. 5. Preview and validate the generated plugin. 6. Deploy the rule to your environment. ## Notes * Store sensitive information in the Secure Configuration instead of the rule JSON. * Unsigned builds may trigger Windows SmartScreen the first time they are executed. * Created by **Ayushman Jha**. **Available Downloads** * `GoPlugins-Setup-1.0.0.exe` * `GoPlugins-Portable-1.0.0.zip`

Release 1.2.1

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# GoPlugins Release Notes ## 1.2.1 — 2026-07-31 **Recommended build. Use this instead of 1.2.0.** ### Highlights * Plugin Assembly wizard step (Step 2 of 8) is now available after **Connect**. * Choose how the Engine is used before building rules: * **Register a new assembly** * Create a new Assembly Name, Namespace, Class, Step Prefix, and related metadata. * Build or browse for a DLL. * Register the assembly to Dataverse. * **Choose from existing** * Select an existing GoPlugins-compatible assembly already registered in the organization. * Useful for configuration-only deployments. * **Use branded profile** * Reuse a local branding profile, including the built-in `PluginCreator.Engine`. * Deploy and Managed Rules now follow the active Engine session (assembly identity and DLL path). * Branded builds use a per-profile strong-name key (`key.snk`), which is reused during future builds. * Added user manual: * `docs/USER-MANUAL.md` ### Fixes * Fixed startup crash in early 1.2.x builds caused by invalid XAML style names on the Assembly log box (`TextBox.CodeArea` / `TextBox.CodePane`). The correct style is `TextBox.CodePanel`. * Version 1.2.1 replaces the broken 1.2.0 release with the same features plus the startup fix. ### Packages * GoPlugins-Portable-1.2.1.zip * GoPlugins-Setup-1.2.1.exe ### Notes * Building branded DLLs requires the .NET SDK and access to the Engine source code. * Without the SDK, you can: * Browse to a prebuilt Engine DLL. * Use an existing registered assembly. * Use the default branded profile. * **Simulate** continues to use the application's .NET 8 Engine. * **Dataverse deployment** uses the sandbox assembly `PluginCreator.Engine.Plugin.dll` (or your branded .NET Framework 4.6.2 DLL). * The default deployment path remains fully compatible with existing `PluginCreator.Engine` / `PluginCreator` plugin steps. --- ## 1.2.0 — 2026-07-31 *(Superseded)* Introduced the new Plugin Assembly step and the 8-step wizard. **Do not use this version.** The application fails to start because of a XAML resource error. Upgrade to **1.2.1**. --- ## 1.1.1 — 2026-07-30 ### Fixes * Fixed Connect/startup failure caused by missing `System.ServiceModel, Version=4.0.0.0` when the application incorrectly used the .NET Framework Engine for in-process operations. ### Changes * Engine now targets both: * .NET Framework 4.6.2 * .NET 8 * Simulate now uses the .NET 8 Engine. * Dataverse deployment uses the ILRepacked sandbox DLL published as `PluginCreator.Engine.Plugin.dll`. * Updated publish script. * Updated default deployment path. ### Packages * GoPlugins-Portable-1.1.1.zip * GoPlugins-Setup-1.1.1.exe --- ## 1.1.0 — 2026-07-30 ### Highlights (Rule Schema 1.7) * Added support for messages: * SetState * SetStateDynamicEntity * Added condition sources: * input * context * Added condition operators: * userInRole * userInTeam * Added field comparison using `valueFrom`. * Added new actions: * setState * deleteRecord * trace * Added string tokens: * `{{target.x}}` * `{{preimage.x}}` * `{{context.userid}}` * `{{secret:key}}` * and more. * Added Simulate panel to Preview with sample Target JSON. * Updated registration, UI, and code generation for Rule Schema 1.7. ### Packages * GoPlugins-Portable-1.1.0.zip * GoPlugins-Setup-1.1.0.exe --- ## 1.0.0 — 2026-07-29 Initial product release. ### Features * WPF wizard: * Connect * Trigger * Images * Conditions * Actions * Preview * Deploy * Shared Engine with JSON Unsecure Configuration. * OAuth, Client Secret, and Connection String authentication. * Managed Rules: * Open * Enable/Disable * Delete * Rank * Download * Export to JSON and C#. * Import from JSON. * Self-contained Portable ZIP. * Windows installer (Setup.exe using Inno Setup). ### Packages * GoPlugins-Portable-1.0.0.zip * GoPlugins-Setup-1.0.0.exe --- # Upgrade Guidance | From | To | Action | | ----- | ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1.2.0 | 1.2.1 | **Required.** Replace the installation or extract a fresh portable package. | | 1.1.x | 1.2.1 | **Recommended.** Includes the new Plugin Assembly step while remaining fully compatible with the existing Engine. | | 1.0.0 | 1.2.1 | **Recommended.** Includes all Rule Schema 1.7 features and the new Plugin Assembly step. | After upgrading, verify that the Deploy Engine path points to `PluginCreator.Engine.Plugin.dll` (or your branded DLL) located beside `GoPlugins.exe`.