> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.incari.com/incari-studio/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.incari.com/incari-studio/2022.1/modules/plugins-editor.md).

# Plugins

The **Plugins Module** allows the user to activate or deactivate different components within **Incari**. This provides one with the foundation for a self-scalable structure, combining creativity and functionality to ensure **Incari** supports the user's individual needs. At the moment, this is specific to **Serial Communication**.

The **Plugins Module** looks like this when it is opened:

![](/files/T4jNAa5wEMbwIoxqAHiE)

After clicking the arrow, **Communication** options are revealed. The checkmark is an important visualization of how the **Plugins** function. When a component is activated, a checkmark is present next to the name. If deactivated, the checkmark disappears. This makes it easy to see which components are in use or not without needing to click each one.

![](/files/WOoSsPtjBilaNIGGYldh)

## SerialManager

After clicking on **SerialManager**, its options will show. All **Serial Communication** related components are encompassed by the **SerialManager**.

To refresh, **Serial Communication** is a form of data transmission where data is sent bit by bit. More information can be found [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_communication). Within **Incari**, this is done by using the [**Serial Nodes**](/incari-studio/2022.1/toolbox/communication/serial.md) and connections are configured in the [**Project Settings**](/incari-studio/2022.1/modules/project-settings.md#serial). They add the necessary functionality to a **Project** that requires this type of communication. However, the user may decide that they would rather deactivate this portion of **Incari** to heighten performance and stability.

To do this, the user needs simply to locate the toggle labeled `Activated` and click it once.

![](/files/b5RgdP0NshOzpQDAvgC1)

**Incari** will alert the user of this by outputting this message to the screen:

![](/files/3tJ7Yx6KTptHz8IEdEJ3)

By following these instructions (save and restart **IncariStudio**) the user will deactivate the **SerialManager**.

Once the user has followed these steps, they will see that after restarting **Incari Studio** and going to the **Plugins Editor**, the checkmark by **SerialManager** will be gone and the toggle labeled `Deactivated`.

![](/files/YZFs5lC2Lv3LdJOa8UzL)

To activate again, the user just needs to repeat this by clicking `Deactivated` and saving and restarting again.