The Plucky system feature, when enabled, causes Plucky to integrate more deeply with your device, meaning it will control the Internet access of the whole device rather than just an Internet browser. It is disabled when Plucky is first installed, but it is expected that most serious users of Plucky will turn it on.
When system is disabled, it is easy to bypass Plucky by using a different browser that does not have the Plucky browser extension installed.
In short, system is a core feature and you should enable it, but first learn how it works by reading on.
How to enable it
- Click the Plucky button in the top right corner of your browser.
- Click “config” in the menu at the top.
- Click the button that says “system: off” or “system: on”.
- Read the description.
- Check or uncheck the “enable” box.
- Click “Apply”.
It can also be enabled or disabled using a console:
pluck + system
pluck - system
Why is it blocking some non-browser apps? (Steam, Discord, Spotify, etc., ?)
Most modern apps are designed to provide as much utility as possible, and to that end they often behave in a way where Plucky might mistake their frequent Internet requests as a sign that the program is a web browser. Remember, the purpose of system is to close bypasses, and that includes stopping anything Plucky thinks could be a web browser.
How do I allow Steam/Discord/Spotify/etc., then?
The same way you allow blocked websites, but by declaring it as a program.
pluck + allow program spotify
The above works if you know for sure your computer calls Spotify spotify.
If unsure, see how to allow a program for more help.
P.S. Spotify is only used an example here. In reality, most Plucky users would probably prefer the method descibed on spotify instead, as it lets you listen to audio while blocking image and video.
How do I allow Steam without it being a bypass?
See steam for multiple options and pick which one sounds right for you.
Why is system disabled by default?
The system feature is initially turned off mainly as a safety measure. By requiring the user to turn it on it manually, the user is then educated on how to do the reverse as well. And some users find Plucky to be sufficient help for them, even with system turned off.
Platform Notes
Windows
When system is enabled on Windows, only supported browsers may be used for browsing the Internet. Non-supported browsers will not work at all.
macOS
When system is enabled on macOS, Safari will be completely blocked by default.
Linux
When system is enabled on Linux, only supported browsers will work. But see also the important notes on linux.
Last updated: 2026-08-06