# Craft 5 Plugin Retirements

Spoon

May 24, 2024

What a long, strange trip it's been... from the early days of Craft 1, to the sleek modern UX of Craft 5. We are excited to announce that the changes in Craft 5 effectively make [Spoon](https://plugins.craftcms.com/spoon?craft4), [Matrix Colors](https://plugins.craftcms.com/matrix-colors?craft4), and [Inventory](https://plugins.craftcms.com/inventory?craft4) obsolete!

Before going any further, let's pause to say that **these plugins will still be supported for Craft 4**. We will continue to maintain support for them until Craft 6 is eventually released a few years from now.

## Spoon

Originally developed by Josh Angell, this plugin was born as [Pimp My Matrix](https://github.com/angell-co/Pimp-My-Matrix) way back on Craft 2. For Craft 3, it was rebuilt and re-released as Spoon, the Matrix-bending plugin we've all come to know and love. In 2022, Josh ventured off to other interests, and graciously [bestowed Spoon into the custody of Double Secret Agency](/content/blog/welcoming-spoon-to-the-plugin-family/index.html).

But with the generous UX enhancements of Craft 5, Spoon is no longer necessary! The underlying "entrification" of Matrix Blocks has lead to a brand new interface, which replaces most of what Spoon had been providing.

## Matrix Colors

Much like Spoon, the functionality provided by Matrix Colors is now native to Craft itself. In addition to colors, Craft 5 also gives us icons! While the plugin has served us well since Craft 2, the time has finally come to say farewell.

## Inventory

Originally built for Craft 2, we no longer require Inventory to keep track of where our fields are being used. Craft 5 now includes native reporting of field usage, which can be seen when you are editing an individual field.

## Goodnight, sweet plugins!

With these being officially retired, we'll have a bit more time and resources to dedicate to our other finely crafted plugins. But if you still require support for their Craft 4 versions, feel free to reach out!

Lastly, thank you to everyone who has been a fan of these plugins over the years. 👴🏼