Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/tracyapps/zaobank-core/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
ZAO Bank - WordPress Time Banking Plugin
A WordPress-based time banking system built for communities with porous regional boundaries and strong care ethics for all marginalized folks.
Overview
ZAO Bank enables communities to exchange time and skills through a trust-based economy where relationships matter more than rankings. The system prioritizes safety without carcerality, memory without surveillance, and accountability with grace.
Core Principles
- Themes express meaning; plugins express behavior - ZAO Bank logic lives in a plugin, themes consume the API
- Time is currency; relationships are the point - No numeric rankings or leaderboards
- Regions are context, not permission - They filter views and suggest proximity but never gate participation
- Safety first, punishment last - Flags reduce exposure immediately; human review determines outcomes
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.7 or higher
- Required Plugins:
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro
- Advanced Access Manager (AAM) - for granular permissions
- Formidable Forms Pro (optional, for custom forms)
Installation
1. Upload the Plugin
2. Install Dependencies
Ensure the