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package gobblin.runtime.api;
import com.google.common.util.concurrent.Service;
/**
* The interfaces for Gobblin instance plugins. Plugins are objects the share configuration and
* lifespan with a specific Gobblin instance and can be used to extend its functionality. Examples
* of plugins maybe providing a REST interface, authentication and so on.
*/
public interface GobblinInstancePlugin extends Service {
/** Override this method to provide a human-readable description of the plugin */
@Override String toString();
}