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SourceHub - Hub & Spoke Publisher

Hub & Spoke WordPress Plugin for Centralized Content Distribution with AI Rewriting and Smart Links

by Mike Freeman · github.com/wpmultisite/sourcehub · 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/wpmultisite/sourcehub/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

Declares an update source (https://github.com/mikefreemantn/SourceHub), so updates arrive through the plugin's own updater.

Readme

SourceHub - Hub & Spoke WordPress Plugin

A powerful content syndication plugin that enables centralized editorial teams to distribute content across multiple WordPress sites with full SEO integration, AI rewriting, and smart linking capabilities.

🎯 Overview

SourceHub transforms your WordPress network into a centralized content distribution system. Create content once on your hub site and automatically syndicate it to multiple spoke sites with intelligent processing, SEO optimization, and custom linking.

✨ Key Features

🏢 Hub & Spoke Architecture

  • Hub Mode: Central content creation and management
  • Spoke Mode: Automated content receiving and publishing
  • Dual Mode Plugin: Single plugin works in both modes

🤖 AI-Powered Content Rewriting

  • OpenAI Integration: GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-4o Mini support
  • Per-Spoke Customization: Different AI settings for each spoke site
  • Per-Post Control: Override AI settings on individual posts
  • Tone & Style: Customize rewriting tone and instructions

🔗 Smart Linking System

  • Smart Links: Automatic URL adaptation (/weather → spoke1.com/weather)
  • Custom Smart Links: Unique URLs per spoke site for external links
  • Block Editor Integration: Visual formatting tools in WordPress editor
  • AI Compatible: Links preserved during AI rewriting

🎨 Modern Admin Interface

  • Google Material Design: Beautiful, responsive dashboard
  • Real-time Monitoring: Live syndication status and logs
  • Connection Management: Easy spoke site setup and testing
  • Activity Logging: Comprehensive audit trail

🔍 SEO & Technical Features

  • Full Yoast SEO Integration: All meta fields sync automatically
  • Canonical URL Management: Proper SEO structure maintained
  • Featured Image Sync: Complete media handling
  • Category & Tag Mapping: Taxonomy synchronization
  • Site Wake-Up System: Handles sleeping/inactive sites

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/sourcehub/
  2. Activate the plugin through WordPress admin
  3. Choose Hub or Spoke mode in SourceHub settings

Hub Site Setup

  1. Set mode to "Hub" in SourceHub → Settings
  2. Add spoke connections in SourceHub → Connections
  3. Configure AI settings (optional) in SourceHub → Settings → AI Integration
  4. Start creating and syndicating content!

Spoke Site Setup

  1. Set mode to "Spoke" in SourceHub → Settings
  2. Copy the API key and provide it to your hub site
  3. Content will automatically appear when syndicated from hub

🛠 Technical Requirements

  • WordPress: 5.0 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher
  • Yoast SEO: Recommended for full SEO features
  • OpenAI API Key: Required for AI rewriting features

📋 Use Cases

🗞️ News Organizations

  • Central newsroom creates content
  • Automatic distribution to local market sites
  • AI adapts content for local audiences
  • Consistent SEO and branding

🏢 Multi-Location Businesses

  • Corporate content creation
  • Location-specific customization
  • Smart links adapt to local pages
  • Centralized content management

📱 Digital Agencies

  • Manage multiple client sites
  • Efficient content distribution
  • Custom AI settings per client
  • Comprehensive reporting

🔧 Advanced Features

Smart Links

<!-- In Editor -->
Visit our <smart-link>/weather</smart-link> section

<!-- On Spoke Sites -->
Visit our <a href="https://spoke1.com/weather">weather</a> section
Visit our <a href="https://spoke2.com/weather">weather</a> section

Custom Smart Links

<!-- Different URLs per spoke -->
Check your <custom-smart-link>county website</custom-smart-link>
<!-- spoke1.com → links to dallascounty.org -->
<!-- spoke2.com → links to harriscounty.org -->

AI Rewriting

  • Automatic: Content rewritten based on spoke settings
  • Per-Post Override: Disable AI for specific posts
  • Tone Control: Professional, casual, local, etc.
  • Custom Instructions: Specific rewriting guidelines

📊 Monitoring & Logs

  • Real-time Dashboard: Live syndication status
  • Activity Logs: Detailed operation history
  • Success Metrics: Syndication success rates
  • Error Tracking: Comprehensive error logging
  • Wake-up Monitoring: Site responsiveness tracking

🔐 Security

  • API Key Authentication: Secure hub-spoke communication
  • Nonce Verification: CSRF protection
  • Permission Checks: Proper user capability validation
  • Input Sanitization: All data properly sanitized
  • Audit Logging: Complete activity tracking

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines and submit pull requests for any improvements.

📄 License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

🆘 Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please open an issue on GitHub.

Made with ❤️ for the WordPress community

Read the full README on GitHub →