How do I add user interface elements to my Nexus Repository plugin?

Visit my.sonatype.com for documentation on Nexus Repository version 2.

Example Plugins Using UI

The source code of nexus-oss is the best source of current techniques. Use the branch relevant for your version of Nexus Repository.

Upgrading Plugin UI from Nexus Repository 2.7.x to 2.8.x+

The Atlas Plugin should be a good example of a modern plugin.

Make an implementation:

https://github.com/sonatype/nexus-oss/blob/nexus-2.9.x/plugins/internal/nexus-atlas-plugin/src/main/java/org/sonatype/nexus/atlas/internal/UiContributorImpl.java#L21-21

Then add resources in a pattern similar to:

https://github.com/sonatype/nexus-oss/blob/nexus-2.9.x/plugins/internal/nexus-atlas-plugin/src/main/resources/static/js/nexus-atlas-plugin-boot.js

See:

https://github.com/sonatype/nexus-oss/blob/nexus-2.9.x/plugins/basic/nexus-ui-extjs3-plugin/src/main/java/org/sonatype/nexus/plugins/ui/contribution/UiContributionBuilder.java#L117-117

An example changeset of converting a Nexus Repository 2.7.x plugin to support Nexus Repository 2.8 and 2.9 is here:

http://git.eclipse.org/c/tycho/org.eclipse.tycho.nexus.git/commit/?id=ee45d8b04f1c08aebf69b000f32bb9a2a146e33b

What about Nexus Repository Future (3.x)?

The UI has changed dramatically in Nexus Repository 3 and we have examples on how to build UI plugins in the documentation.