Plugins
Plugins extend what your assistant can do — searching memory, managing todos, calling external tools, and more. Plugins are delivered by the Pia server, and you manage them from Settings → Plugins.
To add a tool server of your own, use MCP Servers instead. Local MCP servers run on your own computer, are added under Settings → Assistant → MCP servers, and need no Pia Cloud connection.
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 |
An MCP server you added yourself appears in this list as well, so its switch can be reached from either page. Its command, environment variables and tool list are edited on its own page — see MCP Servers.
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.