At the last Office Hours I asked about third-party plugins not working when there was no internet connection to the computer. I had three reports of this with my third-party plugin, which does NOT require an internet connection to work. I finally tried to replicate this by turning off my computer …

I already reported my concern to @Ingo directly via email long time ago, but I will repeat it here, because letting plugin install without internet connection is a major security flaw… What I mean? When any user pays for the plugin and installs, they can easily get the CCX file and share with anyo…

I’d have to disagree on it being required for EVERY plugin. maybe an option for the plugin dev to require a connection could be a middle ground. however you shouldn’t rely on adobe to protect you plugin since it can be easily copied after it is installed and can be easily installed on another syste…

I’d prefer to see an API where a plugin could query if it was authorized for its manifest ID (ie purchased or free in the marketplace). This would be very valuable and each developer could implement protection to a degree they deem appropriate (obfuscation/encryption/protection of the code to ensur…

[image] Maher: maybe an option for the plugin dev to require a connection could be a middle ground That would probably be even better

I continue to get reports that plugins that have been installed by non-Marketplace .ccx files are also unavailable when there is no internet connection. A member of my camera club just mentioned this last night that my plugins, which they installed via .ccx, were missing when they visited a location…

@AnthonyK Will you be willing to share the ccx file? Would like to reproduce this issue on our end to investigate.

Yes, I can send you a .ccx file, but it’s not specific to my plugin. All plugins disappear. Those installed from the Marketplace as well. The latest report I had on this was that the user was giving a presentation at a conference and specifically tested to make sure their plugins were present before…

[image] AnthonyK: So, during the presentation, they connected to the motel’s WiFi I think CC apps do require subscription verification via the internet about once month?

[image] Jarda: I think CC apps do require subscription verification via the internet about once month? So, maybe if that check-in fails, so do plugins?

Third-party plugins work when not connected to the internet, but . .

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Erin_Finnegan April 26, 2023, 4:13pm 6

Oh, I just commented on the other thread about connectivity as well… cc: @Sujai, @pkrishna

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Third-party plugins work when not connected to the internet, but . .

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