Version 0.4 of the QGIS Hub Plugin brings a much improved browsing experience and introduces support for two new resource types from hub.qgis.org: the Map Gallery and Processing Scripts.
If you use QGIS regularly and want quick access to high quality styles, scripts, and reference maps, this update makes that process smoother than ever.
🔄 A Redesigned Explorer Window
The plugin now features a cleaner and more organized interface that makes it easier to find and preview resources.
Previous version
New in version 0.4
What’s improved:
- A left-hand tree filter makes it easy to browse by type and subtype (e.g., Styles → Fill, Processing Scripts, Map Gallery).
- Larger preview pane with cleaner layout.
- Resizable thumbnails in grid view.
- Smoother performance and faster resource loading.
- List view and sorting options are still available for those who prefer a table style overview.
🖼️ Map Gallery (View & Download Only)
The new Map Gallery lets you explore beautiful, finished maps shared by the QGIS community. These are high-resolution images meant to inspire and showcase what's possible with QGIS.
In the plugin:
- Click on Map Gallery in the left-hand panel.
- Browse thumbnails of submitted maps.
- Click Open in Browser to view the full-size image.
- Or click Download to save it locally.
Note: These are static images, not QGIS projects, so they can’t be opened directly in QGIS. But they’re great for learning layout techniques, styling ideas, or simply admiring good cartography.
⚙️ Processing Scripts – One Click to Install
Processing Scripts are lightweight Python-based tools that behave like regular QGIS processing algorithms. They're easier to write than full plugins and often more powerful than models.
With version 0.4:
- Select Processing Scripts in the resource tree.
- Pick a script and click Add Script to QGIS.
- The script is instantly added to your Processing Toolbox under Scripts → User.
No manual file copying, just select and go.
🔧 How to Install or Upgrade
- In QGIS, go to Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins…
- Search for “QGIS Hub Plugin”
- Click Install or Upgrade
Then launch the plugin from Plugins → QGIS Hub Plugin and start exploring.
🙌 Acknowledgements
It is developed and maintained by @ismailsunni and @ronitjadhav at Camptocamp, with support and feedback from the QGIS community.
If you have feedback, suggestions, or bug reports, feel free to open an issue on GitHub.
Happy mapping! 🌍
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