OctoPrint is an incredibly useful tool for any 3D printer owner. Setting it up is easy, just follow our guide on how to install OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi.

Mentioned here OctoPrint: Control Your 3D Printer Remotely with Raspberry Pi and OctoPi Untether your printer!

But today we're taking things a step further. We're going to add plugins. Why bother tinkering with something that's already so awesome? Because we can make OctoPrint go above and beyond—print from the office, stream your progress, and much much more!

Installing OctoPrint plugins

If you've never installed a plugin for OctoPrint before, don't worry. The developers made the process super simple.

Just open the settings menu for OctoPrint by clicking the wrench icon in the upper right. On the Plugin Manager screen is a nice big button that says "Get More...". This screen loads tons of useful plugins. Installing them is as easy as clicking "Install" next to the plugin you want.

Recommended OctoPrint plugins

This guide covers the most popular OctoPrint plugins. I compiled this list using data gathered from top discussions on Reddit, search volume data, and metrics from a few other sources.