Dashboard Plugins

The Dashboard module defines how information and controls are presented on the Smart Panel display. It provides a flexible layout system with support for pages, tiles, and data sources — all of which can be extended and customized through plugins.

What Dashboard Plugins Do

Plugins in the Dashboard module allow developers to introduce new visual and interactive components to the panel UI. These plugins can:

• Add new page types (e.g., fullscreen graphs, multi-column layouts)
• Provide tile types for displaying devices, sensors, charts, or actions
• Register custom data sources that pull or compute values from devices or external systems

Extending the Display with Plugins

The modular nature of the dashboard allows for highly personalized UI configurations. For example:

• A tile plugin might display a thermostat control, light dimmer, or weather forecast
• A card plugin might show a group of sensors in a compact layout
• A page plugin might render a dedicated climate page or a media control interface

Each plugin integrates deeply with the backend to ensure values are synchronized and actions are propagated in real-time.

Plugin Capabilities

Dashboard plugins typically implement:

• A backend definition (metadata, config structure)
• A frontend representation (Vue or Flutter component)
• Support for layout, theming, and responsiveness
• Data binding to real device properties or derived sources

Future Opportunities

As the ecosystem grows, plugins can enable advanced dashboard features such as:

• Real-time charts or historical data visualization
• Voice control overlays
• Specialized layouts for different screen sizes
• Touch gestures or accessibility-enhanced components

Plugins under the Dashboard module are key to making the Smart Panel both powerful and beautiful — designed to fit the specific needs of each smart home.