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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