Composer Ensure require is present in composer.json. This will install the plugin into Plugin/BoostCake: { "require": { "slywalker/boost_cake": "*" } } Enable plugin You need to enable the plugin your app/Config/bootstrap.php file: CakePlugin::load('BoostCake'); If you are already using CakePlugin::loadAll();, then this is not necessary. Add helpers You need to add helpers at controller. <?php cla