Description
🧠 MSW Site Info
Author: MySimpleWebsite.co.za
Purpose:
Provide a complete developer and server diagnostic report of the WordPress site.
🖥️ Server & PHP Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| PHP Version | 7.2+ |
| Extensions | json, curl (recommended), mbstring (recommended) |
| ini_get() | Must be enabled |
| Disk Info | Optional (if allowed by host) |
✔ Safe on shared hosting
✔ Read-only diagnostics only
🧩 WordPress Requirements
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Multisite | Supported |
| Admin Access | Required |
⚙️ How It Works
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Reads WordPress constants and settings
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Reads PHP configuration via
ini_get() -
Inspects loaded extensions
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Reads server variables
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Enumerates plugins and themes
No data is modified.
📍 Where You Use It
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WP Admin → Tools → MSW Site Info
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Optional shortcode:
📊 Information Provided
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WordPress environment
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Server software & OS
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PHP configuration & extensions
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Disk usage & permissions
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Active theme details
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Plugins & MU plugins list
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Debug flags & environment type
📤 Export Options
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Copy report to clipboard
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Download full JSON report
✅ Benefits
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Instant environment insight
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Faster debugging
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Perfect for support & audits
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Eliminates guesswork in server issues
🧩 Combined Value (Why These Matter Together)
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Plugin testing breaks site | MU Watchdog |
| Unclear plugin status | Plugin Tracker |
| Unknown server constraints | Site Info |
| Team confusion | All three |
Together these form a professional WordPress development safety layer.
🔮 Optional Future Enhancements
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Minimum PHP/WP compatibility warnings per plugin
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“Safe Activate” button
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Watchdog log viewer
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Exportable plugin audit reports
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Production-lock mode
If you’d like, I can also generate README.md files for each plugin or a single master documentation PDF for your dev toolkit.
