docker_dev/lowcoder/server/node-service

Welcome to Lowcoder Node Service

Lowcoder Node Service is a powerful tool to develop and host data source plugins using TypeScript.

Getting Started

To start developing data source plugins, follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the Repository

You can clone the Repository from Github: https://github.com/lowcoder-org/lowcoder

git@github.com:lowcoder-org/lowcoder.git

2. Navigate to the Node Service directory in the Lowcoder Repository.

cd server/node-service

3. Install dependencies.

yarn install

4. Start the development server.

yarn dev

What is a Data Source Plugin?

A data source plugin in Lowcoder is a JavaScript Object that defines various aspects of a data source, including its basic information, configuration form, validation logic, query configurations, and execution logic.

Overall Definition of a Plugin

Each plugin is described by an object conforming to the DataSourcePlugin interface. Here's a brief overview:

• id: A unique identifier for the plugin.
• name: Display name of the plugin.
• description: Brief description of the plugin.
• icon: File name of the icon representing the plugin.
• category: Category of the data source (e.g., database, API).
• dataSourceConfig: Configuration form of the data source.
• queryConfig: Configuration for data source queries.
• validateDataSourceConfig: Validation logic for the data source configuration.
• run: Execution logic for data source queries.

Developing Data Source Plugins

To develop a data source plugin, you'll mainly focus on:

• Defining the basic information of the plugin.
• Defining the configuration form of the data source.
• Implementing the validation logic for the configuration.
• Defining the action list for data source queries.
• Implementing the execution logic for actions.

All plugins reside in the directory server/node-service/src/plugins

For detailed information on how to develop a plugin, refer to our detailed Guide.

For information on how to contribute to Lowcoder, please view our Contribution Guide.

Testing Your Plugin

Before publishing your plugin, it's crucial to test it thoroughly. Follow these steps:

1. Ensure your plugin is added to the plugin list in src/plugins/index.ts.
2. Start the node-service server by executing yarn dev.
3. Modify the backend configuration using the provided commands in the testing section of the guide.

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Run the Node Service in Production

yarn build
yarn start