Install recommended plugins Pipeline: Enables defining CI/CD as code via Jenkinsfile. Core for modern CI/CD. Git plugin: Allows Jenkins to pull from your GitHub repository. GitHub plugin: Provides GitHub integration (webhooks, commit status reporting, PR builds). SSH Agent: Lets Jenkins handle SSH keys securely, needed for GitHub access or server deployment. Credentials Binding: Helps securely inject API tokens, SSH keys, passwords into your builds. NodeJS plugin (if using Node.js): Manage Node.js versions for build/test steps. PowerShell plugin: Run PowerShell commands/scripts directly in your pipeline (essential for Windows). Publish Over SSH (optional): Transfer files / execute commands on remote servers over SSH. AnsiColor plugin: Makes console logs more readable by adding color support. Email Extension plugin (optional): Send detailed build status notifications. Timestamper plugin (optional): Adds timestamps to console output, helpful for debugging long builds.