Standalone vs Remote Server: How HotelDesk Works
A practical checklist for front desk and housekeeping teams.
Extend HotelDesk with modular tools designed for specific hotel workflows, installed and managed directly from the desktop application.

We are pleased to announce that the HotelDesk Plugin System is now available. Hotels can extend the application with additional tools and specialized workflows without changing the core HotelDesk installation.
Plugins can add dedicated pages, configuration options, operational tools and integrations while maintaining the same interface and design as the main application.
The new plugin area allows users to:
Plugins do not require a separate license key. Purchased or assigned plugins are connected to the active HotelDesk license, making installation and activation easier to manage.
Before displaying or installing a plugin, HotelDesk checks its compatibility with the application edition, operating system and current plugin version.
The plugin catalog supports both free and commercial extensions. Free plugins can be installed immediately, while paid plugins become available after purchase or after they are assigned to the customer’s HotelDesk license.
Available purchasing and installation options may vary depending on the HotelDesk distribution channel. Manual ZIP installation remains available for supported plugin packages.
Plugins are managed from the HotelDesk desktop application. When a plugin also includes functionality for the remote web module, the required components can be deployed and synchronized with the configured remote installation.
Plugin pages and navigation elements follow the existing HotelDesk layout, typography, spacing and interface components for a consistent experience across the application.
The plugin system creates a flexible foundation for new HotelDesk capabilities, including operational tools, integrations, reporting extensions and specialized hotel services.
New plugins will continue to be added to the catalog as the HotelDesk ecosystem grows.
Open HotelDesk and visit Plugins → All Plugins to explore the available extensions.
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A practical checklist for front desk and housekeeping teams.
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