# @backstage/backend-plugin-api

**This package is EXPERIMENTAL, but we encourage use of it to add support for the new backend system in your own plugins**

This package provides the core API used by Backstage backend plugins and modules.

## Installation

Add the library to your backend plugin or module package:

```bash
# From your Backstage root directory
yarn add --cwd plugins/<plugin>-backend @backstage/backend-plugin-api
```

## Documentation

- [Backstage Readme](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/README.md)
- [Backstage Documentation](https://backstage.io/docs)
- [Backstage Backend System](https://backstage.io/docs/backend-system/)