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Project Tracker

A WordPress plugin to manage projects with a dashboard and REST API.

by Reetika Kukreja · github.com/reetika-k/project-tracker · 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/reetika-k/project-tracker/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/reetika-k/project-tracker ↗

README.md

Project Tracker Plugin

Description This is a custom WordPress plugin that allows admin users to manage projects via the WordPress dashboard and a custom REST API. It registers a custom post type for projects, a taxonomy for clients, custom meta fields, and provides API endpoints for CRUD operations.

Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file or clone the repository.
  2. Upload the project-tracker folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

Usage

1.Dashboard Management

  • Go to the WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Navigate to "Projects" to add, edit, or delete projects.
  • Assign clients via the "Clients" taxonomy.
  • Use the "Project Details" meta box to set start/end dates, status, budget, and project manager.

2.REST API Usage The API namespace is /wp-json/project-tracker/v1/.

  • GET /projects: Retrieve all projects. Supports query params: status (active/on-hold/completed) and client (client slug).
    • Example: GET /wp-json/project-tracker/v1/projects?status=active&client=client-a
  • POST /projects: Create a new project (requires authentication).
    • Body: JSON with title, description, start_date, end_date, status, budget, project_manager, client.
    • Example: POST /wp-json/project-tracker/v1/projects with JSON body.
  • GET /projects/{id}: Get a single project.
    • Example: GET /wp-json/project-tracker/v1/projects/123
  • PUT /projects/{id}: Update a project (requires authentication).
    • Body: JSON with fields to update.
  • DELETE /projects/{id}: Delete a project (admins only).

3.Authentication: Use WordPress cookie authentication or JWT/OAuth for API calls requiring auth.

Assumptions

  • Project managers are selected from users with 'administrator' or 'editor' roles.
  • Clients are managed as a hierarchical taxonomy; assumes single client per project in API response.
  • Status is limited to 'active', 'on-hold', 'completed'.
  • No frontend display; this is backend/dashboard/API only.
  • Caching is for the list endpoint only, expires in 60 seconds.
  • Security: Relies on WordPress core capabilities; ensure proper user roles.

Development Notes

  • Code follows WordPress PHP coding standards.
  • All inputs are sanitized/validated.
  • Nonces used for form submissions.
  • Proper HTTP status codes returned in API errors.