Plugin Manager

{
  "overview": "# Plugin Manager Service\n\nThe `plugin_manager` service within the Vivified platform is a critical component responsible for managing the lifecycle of plugins. This service ensures plugins are registered, secure, and healthy, aligning with HIPAA compliance requirements. It provides enhanced functionality through security validation and health monitoring.\n\n## Key Features\n\n- **Security Validation:** Ensures plugins meet stringent security configurations.\n- **Health Monitoring:** Regularly checks the health of plugins and initiates recovery if necessary.\n- **Lifecycle Management:** Handles registration, activation, and deactivation of plugins.\n\n!!! note\n    The `plugin_manager` service is designed to integrate seamlessly with other components of the Vivified platform, ensuring consistent and secure plugin operations.\n\n## Architecture Overview\n\n```mermaid\ngraph TD;\n    A[Plugin Registration] --> B[Security Validation];\n    B --> C[Health Monitoring];\n    C --> D[Lifecycle Management];\n    B --> E{Compliance Check};\n    E -->|Pass| F[Activate Plugin];\n    E -->|Fail| G[Notify Admin];\n    D --> H[Audit Logging];\n```\n\nThis diagram illustrates the flow from plugin registration through security validation and health monitoring, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.",
  "api": "# API Reference\n\n## Plugin Registration Endpoint\n\nThe plugin manager provides a RESTful API for plugin registration.\n\n### Endpoint: `/register`\n\n- **Method:** POST\n- **Description:** Registers a new plugin with the platform.\n\n#### Request Parameters\n\n| Parameter | Type   | Description                |\n|-----------|--------|----------------------------|\n| manifest  | JSON   | Plugin manifest details    |\n\n#### Responses\n\n- **200 OK:** Plugin registered successfully.\n- **400 Bad Request:** Invalid manifest data.\n\n!!! tip\n    Ensure the plugin manifest includes all required fields and adheres to the security configurations specified in the platform policies.",
  "config": "# Configuration Guide\n\n## SecurityValidator Configuration\n\nThe `SecurityValidator` class ensures plugins conform to security policies.\n\n### Security Configurations\n\n| Configuration           | Description                                          |\n|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|\n| authentication_required | Ensures the plugin requires authentication           |\n| network_isolation       | Ensures the plugin operates in an isolated network   |\n| data_classification     | Ensures the plugin data is classified appropriately  |\n\n!!! warning\n    Plugins must not have any blocked domains or dangerous traits as per the security policies.\n\n## HealthMonitor Configuration\n\n| Configuration      | Description                                           |\n|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|\n| check_interval     | Interval (seconds) between health checks              |\n| failure_threshold  | Number of consecutive failures before marking unhealthy |\n\nThese configurations ensure the continuous monitoring and health of plugins.",
  "examples": "# Usage Examples\n\n## Registering a Plugin\n\nUse the following examples to register a plugin with the Vivified platform.\n\n=== \"Python\"\n\n```python\nimport requests\n\nmanifest = {\n    \"id\": \"plugin-123\",\n    \"name\": \"Example Plugin\",\n    \"version\": \"1.0.0\",\n    \"description\": \"A sample plugin\",\n    \"contracts\": [],\n    \"traits\": [\"hipaa_authorized\"],\n    \"dependencies\": [],\n    \"allowed_domains\": [\"example.com\"],\n    \"security\": {\n        \"authentication_required\": True,\n        \"network_isolation\": True,\n        \"data_classification\": \"confidential\"\n    }\n}\n\nresponse = requests.post(\"https://vivified-platform/api/register\", json=manifest)\nprint(response.status_code)\n```\n\n=== \"curl\"\n\n```bash\ncurl -X POST https://vivified-platform/api/register \\\n    -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" \\\n    -d '{\n        \"id\": \"plugin-123\",\n        \"name\": \"Example Plugin\",\n        \"version\": \"1.0.0\",\n        \"description\": \"A sample plugin\",\n        \"contracts\": [],\n        \"traits\": [\"hipaa_authorized\"],\n        \"dependencies\": [],\n        \"allowed_domains\": [\"example.com\"],\n        \"security\": {\n            \"authentication_required\": true,\n            \"network_isolation\": true,\n            \"data_classification\": \"confidential\"\n        }\n    }'\n```\n\nThese examples demonstrate how to register a plugin with the required security attributes.",
  "security_considerations": "# Security Considerations\n\nThe `plugin_manager` service incorporates several security measures to ensure HIPAA compliance:\n\n- **Blocked Domains:** Utilizes a list of blocked domains to prevent unauthorized access.\n- **Dangerous Traits:** Identifies and restricts plugins with traits such as `admin`, `system`, or `root`.\n- **PHI Handling:** Ensures all plugins handling Protected Health Information (PHI) are properly authorized and audited.\n\n!!! important\n    Always verify the security configurations of a plugin before registration to ensure it adheres to HIPAA and organizational policies.",
  "troubleshooting": "# Troubleshooting\n\n## Common Issues\n\n### Plugin Registration Fails\n\n- **Cause:** Invalid or incomplete manifest data.\n- **Solution:** Verify all required fields in the manifest are provided and correctly formatted.\n\n### Security Validation Errors\n\n- **Cause:** Plugin contains blocked domains or unauthorized traits.\n- **Solution:** Review the security policies and adjust the plugin configuration accordingly.\n\n### Health Monitoring Alerts\n\n- **Cause:** Plugin is marked as unhealthy due to consecutive failures.\n- **Solution:** Investigate plugin logs for errors and ensure network connectivity and resource availability.\n\n!!! note\n    For persistent issues, consult the platform's audit logs and reach out to the support team with detailed error messages for further assistance."
}