From c202cd698ae4bc3899e1c4ca130c07ecb323d347 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrik Oldsberg Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:35:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs(catalog): 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/catalog/README.md | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/plugins/catalog/README.md b/plugins/catalog/README.md index e8de1118ac..993f0e34f2 100644 --- a/plugins/catalog/README.md +++ b/plugins/catalog/README.md @@ -15,13 +15,17 @@ To check if you already have the package, look under `@backstage/plugin-catalog`. The instructions below walk through restoring the plugin, if you previously removed it. -### Install the package - ```bash # From your Backstage root directory yarn --cwd packages/app add @backstage/plugin-catalog ``` +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. + ### Add the plugin to your `packages/app` Add the two pages that the catalog plugin provides to your app. You can choose