# Plugin Basics
Understand the core concepts of Lottie Creator Plugins.

Learn the fundamental concepts behind Lottie Creator Plugins and how they work.

## In this section

- [How Plugins Work](./02_plugin-basics/how-plugins-work) - UI vs plugin code, communication, and architecture
- [The Plugin Manifest](./02_plugin-basics/plugin-manifest) - Configure your plugin metadata and entry points
- [Understanding the Scene](./02_plugin-basics/understanding-the-scene) - Scene structure and traversal
- [Creating a User Interface](./02_plugin-basics/creating-a-user-interface) - Build your plugin's UI