Plugin Folder Structure Generator

Version: 1.0.0
Author: nViews WEB
Lead Contributor: Prabakaran Shankar
Plugin URI: Plugin Folder Structure Generator
License: GPL-2.0-or-later

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Contributors

• Lead Contributor: Prabakaran Shankar
• nViews WEB

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Tags

folder structure, plugin folder, theme folder, export plugin structure, debug plugin, visualize plugin

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Requirements

• WordPress Version: Requires at least 4.1
• Tested Up To: 6.6
• PHP Version: Requires PHP 7.0 or higher
• Stable Tag: 1.0.0

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Description

The Plugin Folder Structure Generator is a WordPress plugin designed by nViews WEB and led by Prabakaran Shankar. It provides the following functionalities:

• Generate and export folder structures for installed plugins and themes.
• Debug or visualize folder hierarchies in plugins or themes.
• Easily analyze and share folder structures via .txt files.

This tool is essential for WordPress developers, theme creators, and plugin maintainers who need to understand the structure of a WordPress project.

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Features

• Generate Plugin Structures: Export a .txt file showing the folder hierarchy of any installed plugin.
• Generate Theme Structures: Similar functionality for WordPress themes.
• Exclude Folders/Files: Customize the exclusion list to ignore certain files (e.g., node_modules, .git).
• Add Custom Exclusions: Dynamically add new folders or files to the exclusion list.
• Regenerate Files: Overwrite existing .txt files with updated folder structures.
• Download Exports: Easily download generated .txt files.

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Installation

1. Download: Clone the repository or download the plugin as a .zip file:

   git clone https://github.com/nviewsweb/plugin-folder-structure-generator.git

2. Upload: Upload the plugin folder to your WordPress wp-content/plugins/ directory.

3. Activate: Activate the plugin from the WordPress Plugins menu.

4. Access Settings: Navigate to Tools > Folder Generator to configure and use the plugin.

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Usage

1. Manage Exclusion List:

   • Navigate to Tools > Folder Generator.
   • Enable or disable default excluded folders like node_modules, .git, etc.
   • Add new folders or files to the exclusion list.

2. Generate Folder Structures:

   • Select a plugin or theme from the list.
   • Click Generate to create a new .txt file or Regenerate to overwrite an existing one.
   • The .txt file will be saved in the structure/ folder within the plugin directory.

3. Download Exported Files:

   • Download the generated .txt files directly from the settings page.

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Screenshots

1. Exclude List Management
   

2. Plugin and Theme Selection
   

3. Generated Folder Structure
   

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the Plugin Folder Structure Generator. Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork: Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a Branch: Create a branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit Changes: Commit your changes with clear and concise messages.
4. Submit Pull Request: Open a pull request describing your changes.

For major changes, please open an issue to discuss your ideas first.

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License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the plugin under the terms of this license.

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GitHub Repository

This plugin is publicly hosted on GitHub:
Plugin Folder Structure Generator