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Daggerhart Lab - Autogenerate Images
WordPress plugin that prevents generates image derivatives on demand rather than on image upload.
by Daggerhart Lab · github.com/daggerhartlab/daglab-autogen-images · website
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Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/daggerhartlab/daglab-autogen-images/archive/refs/heads/main.zipDeclares an update source (daggerhartlab/daglab-autogen-images), so updates arrive through the plugin's own updater.
From the readme
Daggerhart Lab - Autogenerate Images
A WordPress plugin that prevents automatic generation of image sub-sizes during upload and instead generates them on-demand when first requested. This saves significant disk space by only creating thumbnails that are actually used.
Features
- On-demand thumbnail generation: Creates image sizes only when requested
- Disk space optimization: Eliminates unused thumbnails
- Dual compatibility: Works with both multisite and single site WordPress installations
- WP Smush integration: Automatically optimizes generated thumbnails
- Admin interface: Simple toggle to enable/disable functionality
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- PHP 8.0+
Installation
1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/daglab-autogen-images/
2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin
3. Configure settings in Network Admin (multisite) or Settings (single site)
Configuration
Via Admin Interface
- Multisite: Go to Network Admin → Settings → Autogen Images
- Single Site: Go to Settings → Autogen Images
Via WP-CLI
Multisite installations:
Single site installations:
How It Works
1. Plugin prevents WordPress from generating thumbnails during upload
2. When a thu
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
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