Moving away from using Speckle Manager
In the Next-Gen v3 Speckle connector ecosystem Speckle Manager is no longer required for:
- Connector updates
- Account management (adding, removing, switching accounts)
All of this functionality is now handled directly within each connector.
I liked Manager, why is it going away?
While Speckle Manager provided a centralized interface for connector management and account administration, its requirement created an additional barrier to entry for new users. By integrating these capabilities directly into each connector, we’ve streamlined the onboarding process and enabled a more efficient self-updating mechanism for connectors. This architectural change allows for independent release cycles between legacy and current connectors. The system tray functionality previously provided by Manager has been replaced with a Desktop Services application integrated into the connectors themselves.
When to still use Manager
Manager may still be useful if:
- Your organization has already whitelisted Manager for controlled deployment of legacy connectors.
- You need to retain legacy workflows not yet supported by Next-Gen connectors.
We retain the legacy Manager documentation below for reference. Legacy Manager Docs
Manager migration questions
How do I update connectors without Manager?
How do I update connectors without Manager?
Connectors will notify you when updates are available and include a download link to the new version.
How do I know when a connector was updated?
How do I know when a connector was updated?
Connectors will notify you when updates are available and include a download link to the new version.
IT had to whitelist various URLs for Speckle to function, do they remain the same?
IT had to whitelist various URLs for Speckle to function, do they remain the same?
Yes, the URLs are the same.
Can I download individual legacy connectors without Manager?
Can I download individual legacy connectors without Manager?
Yes, you can download individual legacy connectors from https://releases.speckle.systems/legacy-connectors
Should I uninstall Speckle Manager?
Should I uninstall Speckle Manager?
If you are not using legacy connectors, you can uninstall Manager. There is no need to keep it installed.
How are connectors deployed if not through manager?
How are connectors deployed if not through manager?
Connectors are available at https://app.speckle.com/connectors. You can download them and install them manually.
Manager used to manage my local accounts for working with scripts run locally.
Manager used to manage my local accounts for working with scripts run locally.
The connectors write tot he same local database as Manager does so the behaviour doesnt chnage but anticipates you have at least one connector installed. You can still use our SDKS with a Personal Access Token in place of local accounts.