Plugin Updater Role Plugin

Description

The Plugin Updater Role Plugin adds a custom user role named Plugin Updater to your WordPress site. This role is designed to allow browser automation scripts to view and manage plugins but restricts access to plugin activation, deactivation, and installation. Additionally, the plugin supports IP-based restrictions to limit access to specific IP addresses for users with this role.

Features

• Custom User Role: Creates a user role named Plugin Updater.
• Restricted Access: Limits user access to only the Plugins list and Update Core pages.
• IP Restriction: Optionally restricts login access to users with the Plugin Updater role based on their IP address.
• Hide Actions: Removes activation and deactivation links from the plugins list for the Plugin Updater role.
• Block Direct Actions: Prevents plugin activation and deactivation through direct URL actions.
• Settings Page: Adds a settings page for configuring IP restrictions.

Installation

1. Download the Plugin: Download the plugin ZIP file from the GitHub repository.
2. Install via WordPress Admin:
   • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Go to Plugins > Add New.
   • Click on Upload Plugin and select the downloaded ZIP file.
   • Click Install Now and then activate the plugin.

Configuration

1. Configure IP Restrictions (Recommended):

   • Navigate to Plugins > Plugin Updater Role Settings to configure IP restrictions.
   • Enable IP restriction and enter the allowed IP address.

2. Assign the Plugin Updater Role:

   • Go to Users in the WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Edit or create a user and assign the Plugin Updater role.

Usage

• Role Capabilities: Users with the Plugin Updater role can access:

  • Plugins list (plugins.php)
  • Update Core (update-core.php)
  • Plugin Updates (update.php)

  They cannot:

  • Activate or deactivate plugins.
  • Install or delete plugins.

• IP Restriction: Users with the Plugin Updater role will need to log in from an allowed IP address if IP restriction is enabled.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I add multiple IP addresses for restriction?

Currently, the plugin only supports a single IP address for restriction.

What happens if a Plugin Updater user tries to access restricted pages?

Users will be redirected to the Plugins list page.

Can I customize the role's capabilities?

The plugin provides predefined capabilities for the Plugin Updater role. For further customizations, you may need to use additional plugins or custom code.

Support

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Changelog

0.2 - Added IP restriction feature and settings page.

0.1 - Initial release with basic role and access restrictions.