# Plugin Usage

The plugin system is a key element in expanding the capabilities of assistants in LobeChat. You can enhance the assistant's abilities by enabling a variety of plugins.

Watch the following video to quickly get started with using LobeChat plugins:

<Video src="https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/94d4c312-1699-4e24-8782-138883678c9e" />

## Plugin Store

You can access the Plugin Store by navigating to "Extension Tools" -> "Plugin Store" in the session toolbar.

![820shots_so](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/ab4e60d0-1293-49ac-8798-cb29b3b789e6)

The Plugin Store allows you to directly install and use plugins within LobeChat.

![image](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/d7a5d821-116f-4be6-8a1a-38d81a5ea0ea)

## Using Plugins

After installing a plugin, simply enable it under the current assistant to use it.

![809shots_so](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/76ab1ae7-a4f9-4285-8ebd-45b90251aba1)

## Plugin Configuration

Some plugins may require specific configurations, such as API keys.

After installing a plugin, you can click on "Settings" to enter the plugin's settings and fill in the required configurations:

![image](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/10eb3023-4528-4b06-8092-062e7b3865cc)

![image](https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/ab2e4c25-4b11-431b-9266-442d8b14cb41)