# Modules Overview
BoxLang+ includes a curated set of modules that extend the platform with integration points, productivity accelerators, and enterprise-grade features. Each module is versioned independently and installed on demand.
## ๐ Module Index
| Module | Purpose | Quick Install |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| [`bx-csv`](https://github.com/ortus-boxlang/boxlang-docs/blob/v1.x/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-csv.md) | Streaming CSV parsing & generation for large datasets | `box install bx-csv` |
| [`bx-couchbase`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-couchbase) | In Development
Distributed caching & NoSQL document storage via Couchbase
| `box install bx-couchbase` |
| [`bx-ldap`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-ldap) | A comprehensive LDAP module for BoxLang that brings full-featured LDAP directory access to your applications! | `box install bx-ldap` |
| [`bx-plus`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-plus) | Subscription bootstrap, entitlement validation, shared utilities | `box install bx-plus` |
| [`bx-pdf`](https://github.com/ortus-boxlang/boxlang-docs/blob/v1.x/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-plus-pdf.md) |
PDF generation and manipulation for documents, reports, and forms. This module provides free-tier as well as licensed functionality
| `box install bx-pdf` |
| [`bx-redis`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-redis) | High-performance Redis-backed caching, data structures, pub/sub | `box install bx-redis` |
| [`bx-spreadsheet`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-spreadsheet) | Read, write, style spreadsheet documents (XLSX) | `box install bx-spreadsheet` |
| [`bx-soap-compat`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/soap-compat-+) | SOAP compatibility layer for generating, parsing, and communicating with web services. | `box install bx-soap-compat` |
| [`bx-rest-compat`](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/rest-compat-+) | REST component compatibility and routing translation layer for running legacy framework-less REST architectures. | `box install bx-rest-compat` |
## ๐ Installation Pattern
All premium modules follow a consistent installation workflow using either CommandBox or BoxLang CLI:
### Via CommandBox CLI
```bash
box install
```
### Via BoxLang OS Binary
```bash
install-bx-module
```
After installation, modules register themselves automatically or provide a simple activation step described in their documentation.
## ๐งช Common Usage Flow
1. Install module.
2. Configure via `boxlang.json`, environment variables, or runtime API. Each module can have different configuration needs; refer to individual module docs for specifics.
3. Inject or call provided services/components.
4. Handle errors using standard exception management patterns.
## ๐ Module Docs
{% content-ref url="" %}
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/bx-couchbase" %}
[bx-couchbase](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-couchbase)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/bx-ldap" %}
[bx-ldap](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-ldap)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/bx-plus" %}
[bx-plus](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-plus)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="" %}
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/bx-redis" %}
[bx-redis](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-redis)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/bx-spreadsheet" %}
[bx-spreadsheet](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/bx-spreadsheet)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/soap-compat-+" %}
[soap-compat-+](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/soap-compat-+)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="modules/rest-compat-+" %}
[rest-compat-+](https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/boxlang-framework/boxlang-plus/modules/rest-compat-+)
{% endcontent-ref %}
## ๐ก Reliability & Performance
Modules are tested against real-world workloads and evolve with feedback from production adopters. Performance-sensitive modules (Redis, CSV, Spreadsheet) emphasize streaming, connection pooling, and memory-efficient data structures.
## ๐ Versioning & Compatibility
* Semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
* Changelogs published per release
* Compatibility matrix maintained for BoxLang runtime versions
## ๐ฃ Feedback Loop
Need a new integration or capability? Reach out through official support channels or community discussions. Prioritized enhancements are often driven by real use cases.
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