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Tools

The following are the built-in plugins included with ShowRunner. These are designed to cover a wide range of use cases for live productions, but the plugin architecture allows users to choose which elements to include and enables users to build their own.

Built-in Plugins

ShowDashboard

Show selector and control dashboard home page

ShowScripter

Script viewer (PDF, Fountain, etc.) with inline cue placement mounted at /script

ShowAdmin

Web-based database admin panel mounted at /admin (requires install admin group)

ShowDesigner

Allows users to design cues based on the parsed script, including setting up cue layers for specific integration with other tools

ShowProgrammer

Synchronization with QLab and other tools to automatically create and label cues from a script

ShowMixer

Operates sound mixers to monitor and control channels and effects during a performance (Behringer, Allen & Heath, etc.)

ShowLighter

Integrates cues directly with lighting control systems for design and performance (ETC Eos, Chamsys, MA Lighting, etc.)

ShowManager

Designed for Stage Managers to manage cues during a live performance, including triggering cues

ShowStopper

A stopwatch with helpful features for live performances, such as logging and cue timing

ShowPrompter

A teleprompter application that can display scripts and cues for performers and crew

ShowComms

A communication tool for crew members to coordinate during a performance, including messaging and cue notifications

ShowCmd

A command-line interface to interact with the system with a CLI or TUI

ShowRecorder

A tool for archiving, annotating, and reviewing rehearsals and performances, including cue logs and performance notes

Custom Plugins

The plugin architecture allows users to build and integrate their own custom plugins for specific tools, integrations, or workflows. Custom plugins can be developed independently and shared with the community, and can be loaded and unloaded at runtime without restarting the server.

See the Cookbook for examples and guides on building custom plugins.