secure-updates/secure-updates-server

Host updates for your plugins and mirror plugins from centralized repositories

Secure Updates Server

A WordPress plugin that provides secure plugin updates by allowing direct uploads and mirroring from repositories with Media Library integration.

Contributors: Secure Updates Foundation
Tags: updates server, plugin mirror, WordPress, media library, plugin updates, API keys
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6.2
Stable tag: 4.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Beta Status

This plugin is in active development and while it's feature-complete and follows security best practices, it hasn't undergone extensive production testing across different environments. Test thoroughly in a staging environment before deploying to production.

Description

Secure Updates Server is a comprehensive WordPress plugin designed to provide secure and controlled plugin updates. It caters to two primary user groups:

1. Companies Managing Client Sites: Mirror plugins from centralized repositories like WordPress.org to maintain greater control over plugin updates across multiple client sites.

2. Plugin Authors: Simplify the distribution of updates by directly uploading plugins to the Secure Updates Server.

Features

• API Key Integration: Secure client authentication using API keys
• Direct Plugin Uploads & Versioning: Upload and manage plugin versions
• 1-Click Mirroring from WordPress.org: Easy plugin mirroring
• Media Library Integration: Seamless cloud storage integration
• REST API Endpoints: Secure communication infrastructure
• Automated & Scheduled Updates: Hourly update checks
• Checksum Verification: File integrity verification
• Enhanced Security Measures: Comprehensive security features

Installation

1. Download the Plugin:

   • Clone the repository or download the ZIP file
   • Install via WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
   • Activate the plugin

2. Configure the Plugin:

   • Navigate to Secure Updates Server in admin menu
   • Set up API keys
   • Configure plugin mirroring or uploads
   • Manage plugin versions

For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see INSTALL.md.

Documentation

• Installation Guide - Detailed setup instructions
• API Documentation - REST API endpoints and usage
• Contributing Guide - Development and contribution guidelines
• Changelog - Version history and updates
• Security Policy - Security guidelines and reporting

Related Tools

• Secure Updates Client: Plugin for client sites
• Secure Updates Library: Integration library for plugin authors

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• ZIP extension enabled
• Write permissions for wp-content/uploads

Support

For bug reports and feature requests, please use the GitHub issue tracker.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL v2 or later - see LICENSE for details.