From 348141b8ee8e587bf44ceee4236ee7e0a3a88b1d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrik Oldsberg Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:36:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs(user-settings): update README for new frontend system as default Move old frontend system wiring instructions to an "Old Frontend System" section. The default installation path now uses package discovery with no manual wiring needed. Signed-off-by: Patrik Oldsberg Made-with: Cursor --- plugins/user-settings/README.md | 15 ++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/plugins/user-settings/README.md b/plugins/user-settings/README.md index a27e5ca524..b4c283d275 100644 --- a/plugins/user-settings/README.md +++ b/plugins/user-settings/README.md @@ -11,7 +11,20 @@ be used in the frontend as a persistent alternative to the builtin `WebStorage`. Please see [the backend README](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/user-settings-backend) for installation instructions. -## Components Usage +## Installation + +```bash +# From your Backstage root directory +yarn --cwd packages/app add @backstage/plugin-user-settings +``` + +Once installed, the plugin is automatically available in your app through the default package discovery. For more details and alternative installation methods, see [installing plugins](https://backstage.io/docs/frontend-system/building-apps/installing-plugins). + +## Old Frontend System + +If your Backstage app uses the old frontend system, you need to manually wire the plugin into your app. + +### Components Usage Add the item to the Sidebar: