Dependency on parent plugin allowed?

  • Resolved Preliot

    (@preliot)


    6 years, 8 months ago

    Does the WordPress plugin directory allow dependend plugins?

    I’ve got a parent plug-in which holds generic code for all my plugins. Instead of adding this code to each plugin (which is a maintenance nightmare), i want to seperate this.

    My questions:

    1) Is this allowed?
    2) What is the preferred way to build a dependency into your plugin?
    3) If it is not allowed, any tips on how to avoid the maintenance issues?

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  • Yes,

    You can declare all class in parent plugin and check it in child plugin if class exist on parent plugin then child plugin activate else not working.

    If you want a straight yes or no answer you should contact [email protected]. They’ll be able to tell you.

    Thread Starter Preliot

    (@preliot)

    Jacob: sent a mail, thanks for the address!

    • This reply was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by Preliot.
    Thread Starter Preliot

    (@preliot)

    @ipstenu answered my question with an e-mail:
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    No.

    A plugin has to work and do SOMETHING on its own. You’ve described a library, which is not permitted.

    I recommend a tool like gulp or grunt to aid your development process when using libraries.

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