# Installation

## Local Stream Plugin

1. Download the local\_stream plugin from [GitHub](https://github.com/mattan-d/moodle-local_stream).
2. Extract the downloaded files.
3. Copy the extracted folder to the `local` directory in your Moodle installation.
4. Log in to your Moodle site as an admin.
5. In your Moodle site (as admin) go to Settings > Site administration > Notifications (you should, for most plugin types, get a message saying the plugin is installed).

## Activity Stream Plugin

1. Download the mod\_stream plugin from [GitHub](https://github.com/mattan-d/moodle-mod_stream).
2. Extract the downloaded files.
3. Copy the extracted folder to the `mod` directory in your Moodle installation.
4. In your Moodle site (as admin) go to Settings > Site administration > Notifications (you should, for most plugin types, get a message saying the plugin is installed).

## Filter Stream Plugin

1. Download the filter\_stream plugin from [GitHub](https://github.com/mattan-d/moodle-filter_stream).
2. Extract the downloaded files.
3. Copy the extracted folder to the `filter` directory in your Moodle installation.
4. In your Moodle site (as admin) go to Settings > Site administration > Notifications (you should, for most plugin types, get a message saying the plugin is installed).

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**Note:** Always backup your Moodle instance before installing or updating plugins to prevent data loss in case of unforeseen issues.
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