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    Build your first plugin in the Sero monorepoPlugin Quickstart
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    Use React host hooks and file-backed stateApp Runtime Reference
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    Start with Plugin Quickstart if you are a new author. It gives you one complete journey from the maintained Notes example to an active local development session.

    Use an extension-only plugin when you need only Pi tools or commands. Add a UI when a user must interact with the plugin directly. Add a background runtime only for long-running work, such as watchers, recovery, or orchestration.