> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://backstage.spotify.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Spotify Plugins for Backstage

> Explore the Spotify Plugins for Backstage bundle, including Insights, RBAC, Skill Exchange, and Soundcheck to enhance your developer portal.

Add access control, adoption insights, codified standards, and skill distribution to your self-hosted Backstage instance — without migrating off open source.

The Spotify Plugins for Backstage are a set of premium plugins that extend your Backstage instance.

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  <Card
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    Identify, benchmark, and understand usage trends to drive Backstage
    adoption.
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    Control access to actions and data in Backstage with role-based permissions.
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    Build an internal marketplace for learning and growth opportunities within
    R\&D.
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    Codified checks and guidance to ensure quality, reliability, and alignment
    across your software.
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## Start here

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  <Card title="New to the plugins?" icon="rocket" color="#34baa2" href="/plugins/getting-started">
    Get access and install the plugin bundle.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exploring a plugin?" icon="book-open" color="#34baa2" href="/plugins/insights">
    Dive into the docs for each plugin.
  </Card>

  <Card title="New to Backstage?" icon="graduation-cap" color="#34baa2" href="https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/">
    Learn the fundamentals at backstage.io.
  </Card>
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