Plugin Ecosystem
Coming Soon
The plugin ecosystem is planned for a future release. This page outlines the vision for extensibility in the TEA Platform.
Vision
The TEA Platform aims to support a plugin architecture that allows the community to extend functionality without modifying the core codebase. This will enable:
- Custom element types - Domain-specific argument elements
- Import/export formats - Support for various assurance case standards
- Analysis tools - Automated checking and validation
- Integrations - Connections to external tools and data sources
Planned Plugin Types
Element Type Plugins
Allow definition of custom element types beyond the standard GSN notation:
- Custom shapes and styling
- Additional metadata fields
- Validation rules
Format Plugins
Support for importing and exporting assurance cases in various formats:
- GSN Community Standard XML
- SACM (Structured Assurance Case Metamodel)
- Arm’s SCSC format
- Custom organisational formats
Analysis Plugins
Tools for analysing and validating assurance cases:
- Completeness checking
- Pattern matching
- Confidence assessment
- Regulatory compliance checking
Integration Plugins
Connections to external systems:
- Version control integration
- Requirements management tools
- Test management systems
- Document repositories
Contributing
If you’re interested in contributing to the plugin architecture design, please:
- Join the discussion on GitHub Discussions
- Review open issues tagged with
plugin-system - Share your use cases and requirements
Timeline
The plugin ecosystem is planned for development after the core platform reaches v1.0 stability. Check the changelog for updates on progress.