Configuration-as-Code is the (proposed) mechanism to configure jenkins master automatically from plain text recipes. It relies on component internal model auto-discovery, and as such assume plugins do follow best practices for UI data-binding and internal design. Updating this component to allow for direct interaction is requested. There is a current work-around in the Configuration-as-Code-Support plugin, which would be appreciated if it got incorporated into this plugin. The bits pertaining this specific plugin, can be found here