UsePlugin is not a function
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GrapesJS version[X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJSWhat browser are you using? AllReproducible demo link NoneDescribe the bug Following the documentation on creating a plugin with the usage of typescript and using the "usePlugin" function to import the plugin into the editor, the browser displays the following error : It seems that the function declaration is not in the minified js of the node module dist.Code of Conduct[x] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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Getting the same issue.
The TypeError: g.usePlugin is not a function error in GrapesJS typically arises from a misunderstanding of how plugins are registered and loaded, specifically confusing the global grapesjs library object with an editor instance. Root Cause TheThe usePlugin method is a static method of the main grap...
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