pluginstxt

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What is pluginstxt?

A proposed specification for a plugins.txt file to manage WordPress dependencies outside the centralized official repository. It enables developers to define plugin sources from GitHub or private servers.

Tech Stack
UnknownDevOps & CI/CD

Why pluginstxt?

  • No central repo lock-in
  • Simple text configuration
  • Supports private hosting

Limitations

  • Not an official standard
  • Requires tool support
  • Manual manifest management
10/6/2025
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