WP Code Mirror
Mirror in-development WordPress theme and plugins code across multiple local test sites from one working codebase.
by George Olaru · github.com/georgeolaru/wp-code-mirror · 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/georgeolaru/wp-code-mirror/archive/refs/heads/main.zipFrom the readme
WP Code Mirror
One theme or plugin codebase. Many WordPress test sites.
WP Code Mirror is a local-first workflow tool for WordPress developers who need
to test the same in-development theme or plugin across multiple local sites.
Instead of reinstalling ZIPs, copying folders manually, or maintaining
duplicate code trees, you keep one source of truth and mirror selected code
into your target sites.
Current status: early macOS-first prototype. The current watcher/service
flow depends on rsync, jq, and launchd.
What It Is
- a WordPress admin plugin for mirror configuration and status
- a host-side watcher/service layer that syncs selected theme, plugin, and mu-plugin code
- a local development workflow for testing the same code across multiple sites
Who It Is For
WP Code Mirror is for developers who:
- build themes or plugins locally
- test across multiple WordPress installs
- want one active source of truth instead of stale duplicate copies
- are tired of ZIP reinstall loops and manual folder syncing
It is not for:
- production deployment
- content or database migration
- full-site cloning
- cloud-hosted sync workflows
Why Use This Instead?
If you already have a rough l