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Component Plug-ins

Have you ever wanted to…

  • Embed Google Maps to select locations and pass them into an action?
  • Capture signatures using DocuSign without leaving the task form?
  • Drag-and-drop files to Box in an action and store the metadata in a record?
  • Add a custom picker field or slider component that matches your company branding?

Appian has a fantastic array of components that can be used to build beautiful and powerful user interfaces. The UI SDK lets developers extend those powerful capabilities by creating new components that can bring the power of other systems right into their interface objects.

For more information, see:

  • Configuration Files: Provides reference information about the configuration files used to define your component plug-in.
  • Package Structure: Describes the required ZIP structure for component plug-ins.
  • JavaScript API: Provides an API reference for JavaScript developers and outlines which components can be used in your interface.

Build components to:

  • Integrate with external systems directly from your user's browser or mobile device.
  • Speed up development by using any of your existing custom code in Appian.
  • Craft interfaces that adhere to your organization's branding.

Note:  Before you invest time developing a custom component plug-in, review the interface components available in the Appian platform to see if an existing component meets your requirements. Be sure to explore the SAIL Design System as well for inspiration and design guidance.

Built for integration

Component plug-ins are part of the UI SDK which gives developers the ability to integrate with third-party systems and design custom SAIL components. They offer developers flexibility when needed, allow for more complex integrations than the web content component, and can be paired with connected system plug-ins to access secure data.

Built for web developers

Component plug-ins are created by developers using standard web languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. You can pull in third-party libraries to quickly build powerful components.

Built for sharing

Component plug-ins can be listed on the Appian AppMarket where Appian customers can find and use them. We review all submissions to ensure they meet our standards for customer use.

Built for low-code

Once installed by an Appian administrator they're available to any Appian developer when they create interfaces in their application. Your custom components are used just like the components that ship with Appian. They're fully interactive, with the ability to both send and receive data from the interface.

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