Version 1.0.8 of the External Repositories plugin is now available. This minor release brings a handful of usability improvements and technical refinements, largely inspired by early user feedback.
Here’s a quick overview of the changes in this release:
- Improved navigation UX: Clicking the plugin menu now directly loads the first repository’s settings, saving you a click.
- Better post-deletion behavior: After deleting a repository, users are now redirected to a relevant page instead of being left hanging.
- Readme preview: You can now view the readme.txt content directly from the plugin details screen handy for checking descriptions and instructions.
- Codebase cleanup: Type hints and class properties were updated for PHP 7.1 compatibility. Redundant syntax was removed, and docblocks were refined for better code clarity.
- Security update: Basic access control has been added, and index files now protect plugin directories from direct access.
These tweaks improve both the day-to-day experience and the code quality under the hood.
P.S. We’ve also been working on a new feature: theme support is coming soon to External Repositories. Stay tuned!
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