# About plug-ins [edit]

This help topic gives an introduction to "plug-ins" and how they work with Aptana and Eclipse.

## Introduction

A "plug-in" is an application that you install into Aptana Studio or the Eclipse IDE that extends the functionality of the application. For example, if you install Aptana Rails into Aptana, you will be able to use the Ruby Editor and many other Ruby and Ruby on Rails tools within Aptana. Using plug-ins allows you to keep all of your development tools in one environment, rather than having to install separate applications for each type of programming function or task.

- To learn how to install a plug-in into Aptana or Eclipse, see Installing a plug-in
- For a list of plug-ins that are popular with the Aptana community, see the Quick reference for popular plug-ins.

## Related Topics

- Understanding how Aptana works with the Eclipse IDE
- Quick reference for popular plug-ins
- Installing a plug-in

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