Plugin
1 min read · Reviewed 17 Oct 2026
In short
An add-on that gives an AI tool an extra capability.
In plain English
A component that extends what a tool can do — letting it search the web, read a file type, or connect to another service.
A real example
Adding a plugin so your assistant can look things up live instead of answering from training alone.
Why it matters
Plugins usually widen what data flows where. Before enabling one, check what it can see and what it does with it.