Get Help and Support
Discord Server
The plugdata Discord server is the best place for real-time help and community interaction.Join the Discord
Get help, share patches, report issues, and request features
- Getting quick answers to questions
- Sharing your patches and projects
- Discussing feature ideas
- Reporting bugs and issues
- Connecting with other plugdata users
- Learning from community examples
GitHub Discussions
For more structured conversations, GitHub Discussions is an excellent resource.GitHub Discussions
Browse topics, ask questions, and participate in longer discussions
- Technical questions and answers
- Feature proposals and discussions
- Sharing techniques and workflows
- Long-form tutorials and guides
- Searchable Q&A archive
Report Bugs and Issues
Found a bug or experiencing problems? Help improve plugdata by reporting issues.GitHub Issues
Report bugs, crashes, or unexpected behavior
- Your operating system and version
- plugdata version number
- Plugin format (VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, or standalone)
- DAW name and version (if applicable)
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Screenshots or patches that demonstrate the issue
- Search existing issues to avoid duplicates
- Try the latest version to see if it’s already fixed
- Gather all relevant information
Request Features
Have an idea for a new feature? The community welcomes suggestions. Where to request features:- Discord: Quick ideas and informal discussions
- GitHub Discussions: More detailed feature proposals
- GitHub Issues: Formal feature requests with labels
- Explain the use case and why it would be valuable
- Describe how you envision it working
- Consider if it can be achieved with existing features
- Be open to alternative implementations
Share Your Work
The community loves seeing what you create with plugdata. Ways to share:- Discord: Post patches, demos, and projects in relevant channels
- GitHub Discussions: Share detailed write-ups and tutorials
- Social media: Tag your posts with #plugdata to reach the wider community
- Original patches and instruments
- Effect processors and utilities
- Tutorials and learning resources
- Music and audio created with plugdata
- Tips and techniques
Contributing to Development
Interested in contributing code, documentation, or other improvements?Contributing Guide
Learn how to contribute to plugdata development
- Code contributions (bug fixes, features, optimizations)
- Documentation improvements
- Testing and bug reports
- Translations
- Example patches and tutorials
Code of Conduct
The plugdata community follows the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Core principles:- Be respectful and kind to others
- Welcome newcomers and help them learn
- Accept constructive feedback gracefully
- Focus on what’s best for the community
- Avoid harassment, trolling, or offensive behavior
Stay Updated
Follow plugdata development:- GitHub: Watch the repository for updates
- Releases: Check the releases page for new versions
- Discord: Get announcements about updates and new features
- Website: Visit plugdata.org for downloads and news
Related Communities
Since plugdata is based on Pure Data, these communities may also be helpful:- Pure Data Forum: forum.pdpatchrepo.info
- Pd mailing list: lists.iem.at/listinfo/pd-list
- ELSE library: github.com/porres/pd-else
- Pure Data website: puredata.info
Community Resources
Learn from others:- Browse patches shared on Discord
- Explore GitHub Discussions for tutorials
- Check out Pure Data learning resources (many concepts apply to plugdata)
- Watch community-created videos and demos