Plugins
Plugins extend what your assistant can do — searching memory, managing todos, calling external tools, and more. They’re delivered by the Pia server; you can’t add a custom MCP server or paste a custom endpoint in the app. Open the manager from Settings → Plugins.
Cloud Connection
Section titled “Cloud Connection”The plugin manager needs a Pia Cloud connection. If you haven’t signed in yet, you’ll see a Connect to Pia Cloud to manage plugins message with a Go to Account button that takes you to the sign-in screen.
See Cloud Sync to set up your account.
Plugin Types
Section titled “Plugin Types”Each plugin shows a small badge indicating its type:
| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Built-in | Ships with Pia and powers core features (Memory, Todo, etc.) |
| MCP Server | A tool server hosted by Pia or a connected provider |
| REST API | An external service exposed through a REST integration |
Each plugin card displays its name, version, a short description, and its current status — Active or Inactive.
Enabling and Disabling
Section titled “Enabling and Disabling”Use the toggle switch on the right side of a plugin card to turn it on or off. A spinner shows briefly while the change applies.
When a plugin is Active, its tools are available to the assistant.
Disabling a Built-in Plugin
Section titled “Disabling a Built-in Plugin”Built-in plugins power default assistant features like memory and todos. If you toggle one off, Pia asks you to confirm — disabling a built-in plugin will break the feature it powers, so confirm only if you really want to remove that capability.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”If toggling a plugin fails, a notification at the bottom of the window shows the reason — for example, a network error or a server-side issue. Try again after a moment, and check that you’re still signed in.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Ready to keep your conversations in sync? See Cloud Sync.