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Daily Dev Habit: Content Prompter

Updated dev habit plugin for WordPress

by Lauren Bridges · github.com/walruswebdev/daily-devhabit · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

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/walruswebdev/daily-devhabit/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/walruswebdev/daily-devhabit ↗

A developer-focused productivity engine that connects your WordPress dashboard to your engineering workflow via GitHub or Cloud API.

Description

Daily Dev Habit is a WordPress plugin designed to solve the "documentation friction" problem. It replaces the blank page with a guided workflow, helping developers, creators, and engineers document their progress, blockers, and wins without breaking flow.

New in 1.1.0: Two Ways to Save

  1. GitHub Mode (Self-Hosted): The plugin commits your log entries directly to a private GitHub repository of your choice. You own your data 100%.
  2. Cloud Mode (Managed): Connects to the Daily Dev Habit Cloud API for centralized storage and future analytics/dashboards.

Key Features

  • Guided Prompting: A structured interface (Scope, Summary, Blockers) that reduces cognitive load.
  • Save to GitHub: Automatically creates a Markdown file in your repo for every entry.
  • Save to Cloud: A built-in connector for the DDH Cloud ecosystem.
  • Distraction-Free UI: Built to feel like a native part of your engineering toolset.

The Ecosystem

This plugin is part of the Daily Dev Habit suite, which includes:

  • The WP Plugin: An Admin form for Daily Standup.
  • The CLI Tool: A terminal command (ddh log) for quick engineering updates right from your code editor.

Installation

  1. Upload the daily-devhabit folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Daily Dev Log in the admin menu.
  4. Configure your Connection:
    • Go to the Journal Settings submenu.
    • Select Mode: "GitHub" or "DDH Cloud".
    • For GitHub: Enter your Username, Repo Name, and a Personal Access Token (PAT).
    • For Cloud: Enter your account JWT (available via the CLI).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an API key required? Yes, but you have options. For "GitHub Mode," you use a standard GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT). For "Cloud Mode," you use your DDH account token.

Where is the data stored?

  • GitHub Mode: In your own private repository as .md files.
  • Cloud Mode: Encrypted in the Daily Dev Habit database.
  • Note: The plugin does not store logs in your WordPress database to keep your site lightweight.

Screenshots

  1. The Journal Interface: Clean prompts to help you document your work.
  2. Settings Panel: Easily toggle between GitHub and Cloud storage.

Changelog

Version 1.1.0

  • Major Update: Added "GitHub Mode" to save logs directly to a repository.
  • New Feature: Added "Cloud Mode" for DDH API integration.
  • UI Polish: Updated settings screen to handle dynamic fields.
  • Fix: Removed local log storage in favor of remote APIs.

Version 0.2.0

  • Added REST API integration basics.
  • Refactored for PHP 8.0+.

Acknowledgments

Development, architecture, and project lead: Lauren Bridges.