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page_title: Nomad plugins
description: Plugins extend Nomad's functionality.
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# Nomad plugins

Plugins extend Nomad's functionality. Review configuration, installation, usage,
and reference information for device and task driver plugins that are not
bundled with Nomad.

Consult the [Plugin authoring guide](/nomad/plugins/author) for details on how
to create your own device, task driver, and host volume plugins.