# Plugins configuration

Lunar supports three types of plugins that extend the platform's capabilities:

## Plugin Types

### Catalogers

Catalogers discover and catalog components in your system. They help Lunar understand your architecture by identifying components and their hierarchy.

👉 [Learn more about Cataloger Plugins](https://docs-lunar.earthly.dev/plugin-sdks/plugins/cataloger-plugins)

### Collectors

Collectors gather metrics and data from your components.

👉 [Learn more about Collector Plugins](https://docs-lunar.earthly.dev/plugin-sdks/plugins/collector-plugins)

### Policies

Policies define rules and standards for your components.

👉 [Learn more about Policy Plugins](https://docs-lunar.earthly.dev/plugin-sdks/plugins/policy-plugins)