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Build a production-ready plugin system that safely executes untrusted code from third-party developers. This cookbook demonstrates how to create a plugin marketplace with security isolation using HopX.

Overview

Plugin systems allow third-party developers to extend platform functionality. The system must execute untrusted code safely, enforce permissions, control API access, and maintain complete isolation between plugins.

Prerequisites

  • HopX API key (Get one here)
  • Python 3.8+ or Node.js 16+
  • Understanding of security isolation
  • Basic knowledge of permission systems

Architecture

Implementation

Step 1: Plugin Execution with Isolation

Execute plugins in isolated sandboxes:

Best Practices

Always execute plugins in fresh, isolated sandboxes. Never trust plugin code or allow plugins to access system resources.
  1. Complete Isolation: One sandbox per plugin execution
  2. Permission System: Enforce permissions strictly
  3. Code Validation: Validate plugin code before execution
  4. Resource Limits: Set strict resource limits

Next Steps

  1. Implement permission system
  2. Add plugin marketplace features
  3. Create plugin validation
  4. Implement plugin versioning
  5. Add plugin monitoring