idcustompluginsid

idcustompluginsid is a stable, unique identifier used to reference a custom plugin within a software platform’s plugin ecosystem. It serves as a machine-readable key that is distinct from human-friendly names and other metadata associated with the plugin.

In practice, the id is stored in plugin manifests, configuration files, and the plugin registry. The plugin loader or manager uses this identifier to locate, verify, and load the correct plugin implementation at runtime. Keeping a distinct id helps ensure that updates, removals, and dependency resolution can be performed reliably across different versions and environments.

Format and validation typically specify a namespace-qualified string that may include letters, digits, hyphens, and periods. IDs are expected to be unique within a registry or ecosystem. Validation rules often enforce length limits, disallow dangerous characters, and may reserve certain prefixes for system-level plugins. The exact syntax can vary by platform, but the principle remains: a well-formed idcustompluginsid should be stable, collision-resistant, and easy to parse programmatically.

Best practices include keeping the id stable across releases, avoiding renaming, and separating the identifier from the plugin’s display name or version information. A vendor-prefixed or namespace-qualified scheme can help prevent collisions in multi-vendor environments. Documentation should map each idcustompluginsid to its corresponding code module, ensuring a clear migration path if changes are necessary.

See also: plugin manifest, plugin registry, plugin loading.