Using the Automation Orchestrator Plug-In SDK
The Software Development Kit (SDK) for Automation Orchestrator plug-ins is a set of libraries and Maven archetypes. It is the recommended way of developing plug-ins for Automation Orchestrator. The Plug-in SDK provides a collection of interfaces for communicating with the Automation Orchestrator platform and accessing different services.
Where can I access the Automation Orchestrator Plug-in SDK
For Automation Orchestrator 8.3 and earlier, you can access the SDK through the Maven repository in the Automation Orchestrator appliance.
Can I use Maven packages that are internal to Automation Orchestrator and are not part of the SDK
Using Automation Orchestrator libraries that are not part of the SDK is not recommended. Such libraries can change frequently and compatibility with your plug-in cannot be guaranteed.
There are exceptions to this recommendation, such as use cases where your environment includes legacy plug-ins that use non-SDK libraries.
The Plug-in SDK and other internal packages for Automation Orchestrator are available as a Maven repository as part of the Automation Orchestrator appliance. You can access the repository at https://orchestrator_server_DNS_name:443/vco-repo/.
Automation Orchestrator Plug-in SDK Services
Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Stores data as configuration elements, such as host names, credentials, and others. |
| SSL | Provides read access to the Trust store of the platform. |
| Solution authentication | Provides read access to the solution user token. |
| Scripting object contributor | Makes possible for a plug-in to register scripting objects at runtime. |
| Cipher | Encrypts and decrypts strings. |