Title: WP DevOps Dashboard Author: Thomas Lloancy Published: شتنبر 5, 2025 Last modified: ماي 28, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/package-installator/assets/banner-772x250.gif?rev=3356907) ![](https://ps.w.org/package-installator/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=3356907) # WP DevOps Dashboard By [Thomas Lloancy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tlloancy/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/package-installator.2.2.0.zip) * [Details](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/#description) * [Reviews](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/#installation) * [Development](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/package-installator/) ## Description WP DevOps Dashboard turns your WordPress admin into a full server orchestration panel. Connect once via SSH and get a live, React-powered interface to manage your Linux server without ever leaving the dashboard. ### Why WP DevOps Dashboard? The key differentiator is its **forkable playbook catalog**. The plugin does not ship a fixed list of automation scripts — it pulls a live catalog from a GitHub repository you control. Fork the [Official Playbook Repository](https://github.com/elestranobaron/wp-package-installator-playbooks), add your own `manifest.json + info.json + main.yml` bundles, and the dashboard picks them up automatically on the next sync. No plugin code to touch. No pull requests to submit. Your infrastructure, your catalog. ### Key Features * **Forkable Automation Catalog**: Point the plugin at any GitHub repository. The catalog format (`manifest.json` + per-service `info.json` + `main.yml`) is documented in the official repo. GitHub Actions auto-generates new entries. Fork once, own your automation library forever. * **Ansible Orchestrator**: Run playbooks directly from WordPress with real-time log streaming via xterm.js. Long-running tasks execute in the background via ` nohup` and stream output back as they run. * **Multi-distro Package Manager**: Install and remove system packages on Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Fedora, Arch Linux, and SUSE — `apt`, `yum`, `dnf`, `pacman`, and `zypper` are all supported. * **Docker Integration**: List all containers, start, stop, and restart them securely from the dashboard. * **Server Monitoring (Cockpit)**: Live CPU, RAM, and disk usage pulled in a single SSH round-trip via the unified REST endpoint (`/wp-json/wpkginst/v1/full-status`). * **SSH Terminal**: A browser-based root command executor with password re-authentication gate and full command audit log. * **Zero External Dependencies**: React 18, Axios, xterm.js, react-select, and phpseclib3 are all bundled. No Composer or npm required on the WordPress server. * **Modern React UI**: Searchable tables, animated progress bars, live terminal output, and real-time SSH status indicator. ### Architecture Overview ``` ` ``` GitHub Repo (your fork) └── manifest.json catalog index (auto-generated by GitHub Actions) └── services/ └── my-service/ ├── info.json display name, description, icon └── main.yml Ansible playbook ` The plugin clones the repository to the remote server via SSH, reads `manifest.json`, and builds the playbook list dynamically. Change the repository URL in SSH Settings to point at your own fork — no other configuration needed. ### Dependencies All runtime dependencies are bundled — React 18, Axios, xterm.js, react-select, and phpseclib3. No Composer or npm installation required. ### Important Security Warnings * This plugin executes **root-level commands** on a remote server via SSH from within WordPress. * A single security breach — XSS exploit, stolen admin session, or compromised administrator account — could result in full server takeover. * **Do NOT use in production without all of the following**: - HTTPS enforced site-wide - Two-factor authentication on all administrator accounts - IP restriction on the WordPress admin area - Regular backups (files and database) * **Test on a staging environment first.** ### Future Plans * Playbook editor: create and edit `main.yml` files directly from the WordPress UI without needing to push to GitHub. * Multi-server support: manage multiple remote servers from a single dashboard, switchable via a server selector. * SFTP file browser: browse and edit remote files from the dashboard without requiring a separate SSH key configuration. * WP-CLI integration: run WP-CLI commands on the remote WordPress installation from the dashboard. ### Contact For contributions or issues, contact Tlloancy at [tlloancy@deter-mi.net]. ## Screenshots * [[ * **DevOps Dashboard**: Unified view showing server stats (CPU/RAM/disk), Docker containers, package status, and Ansible playbook catalog with real-time SSH status indicator. * [[ * **SSH Settings**: Configure SSH host, port, username, authentication type (private key or password), and playbook repository URL, with a live connection test button. * [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/package-installator/` or install it directly via the WordPress plugin screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **WP DevOps Dashboard > SSH Settings** and configure your SSH credentials( host, port, username, and either a private key or password). 4. Use the **Test Connection** button to verify SSH access. 5. Optionally, replace the default playbook repository URL with the URL of your own fork. ### File Permissions (if installing manually) ``` `bash ``` sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/package- installator sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/package- installator ` ## FAQ ### Which Linux distributions are supported? Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, Arch Linux, and SUSE are all supported. The plugin detects the distribution and selects the correct package manager (`apt`,` yum`, `dnf`, `pacman`, or `zypper`) automatically. ### How do I use my own playbook catalog? Fork the [Official Playbook Repository](https://github.com/elestranobaron/wp-package-installator-playbooks) and read its README for the full catalog format specification. Then go to **WP DevOps Dashboard > SSH Settings**, paste your fork’s `.git` URL into the **GitHub Repository URL** field, and save. The plugin will clone your fork to the remote server and display your custom playbooks. ### Does Ansible need to be installed on the WordPress server? No. Ansible runs on the **remote server** (the one you connect to via SSH), not on the server hosting WordPress. The WordPress server only needs PHP 8.2+ and outbound SSH access. ### Is it safe to use in production? Read the security warnings section below carefully before deploying in any environment. The plugin executes privileged commands on a remote server. A compromised WordPress admin account means full server access. Follow all hardening steps and test on a staging environment first. ### What if a package is already installed? The plugin queries the package manager for current status before taking any action. Already-installed packages are shown with a 100% progress indicator and an “Installed” status badge. ### Can I add packages beyond the default PHP extension list? Yes. Edit the `$php_packages` array in `includes/ajax-handlers.php` to add any system package available in your distribution’s repositories. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “WP DevOps Dashboard” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Thomas Lloancy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tlloancy/) [Translate “WP DevOps Dashboard” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/package-installator) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/package-installator/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/package-installator/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/package-installator/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/package-installator/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog ### 2.2.0 — May 28, 2026 — 15:30 UTC+2 * Plugin display name changed to “WP DevOps Dashboard”. The WP.org slug (`package- installator`) is permanent and unchanged — only the visible name in the admin menu and plugin list is updated. * SSH Settings page no longer blocks on load. The page previously made a live SSH connection before sending any HTML to the browser, causing a 5–7 second delay. The connection test is now async: the page renders instantly and tests the connection in the background after load. * New: animated “Test Connection” button on the SSH Settings page with live status badge (green glow on success, red on failure). No page reload required. * SSH Settings page redesigned: card-based layout with separate sections for SSH Credentials and Automation Catalog, consistent with the main dashboard aesthetic. * Performance: the package status query (20 SSH checks) is now lazy-loaded. It only runs when the user opens the package accordion, not on every background poll. The 35-second polling cycle now only fetches server stats, Docker containers, and Ansible catalog. * Performance: `wpkginst_get_automation_readiness()` (Ansible, Docker Compose, Git detection) result is now cached in a WordPress transient for 2 minutes. Subsequent dashboard loads within that window are instant. The cache is invalidated automatically when a tool is installed via the FIX button. * The script and style enqueue function is now split: the settings page only loads CSS; the React app and all SSH readiness calls are restricted to the main dashboard page. * Full English UI: all user-visible French strings in the React interface replaced with English (status labels, button text, placeholders, empty states, console messages). * Dashboard polling reduced from 5 sequential SSH connections to 1. Stats, Docker container list, and Ansible catalog are now fetched in a single SSH exec via a sectioned mega-command. The automation catalog no longer performs a `git fetch` on every poll — git sync only happens when the user explicitly clicks “Sync Ansible Catalog”. * Removed the redundant `whoami` SSH call on each REST poll; SSH connection status is now derived from the stats command result. * SSH status indicator shows a distinct yellow pulsing state with an explicit “ Establishing SSH connection…” message during the initial load. ### 2.1.2 — April 2026 * Arch Linux and SUSE are now supported, bringing distribution coverage to approximately 99% of common Linux server environments. * Package installation now uses `nohup` for background execution, consistent with the rest of the plugin. ### 2.1.0 — April 2026 * SSH “One-Shot” Engine: system metrics (CPU, RAM, disk, distro detection) are now collected in a single SSH session instead of multiple separate connections— significant performance improvement and reduced load on the remote server. * REST API migration: replaced fragmented AJAX polling with a single centralized REST route (`/wp-json/wpkginst/v1/full-status`), reducing HTTP requests by approximately 80%. * Double-nonce architecture: hybrid token system to isolate data read flows (REST) from privileged system actions (AJAX). * Strengthened `permission_callback` enforcement on all REST and AJAX endpoints. * React lifecycle refactor: simultaneous update of all UI components (Docker, Packages, Stats) for a latency-free experience, with removal of redundant `useEffect` calls. * Improved error feedback on API connection loss or SSH authentication failure. ### 2.0.0 — April 2026 * Major milestone: transition from a simple package manager to a full DevOps orchestrator. * New: Ansible core — run playbooks directly from the WordPress dashboard. * New: Forkable automation catalog — point the plugin at any GitHub repository following the `manifest.json` spec. * New: Background processing — long-running tasks execute via `nohup` over SSH. * New: Real-time streaming — live log output for Ansible playbooks and package installations. * Security hardening: stricter nonce validation and path sanitization throughout. * Full rewrite of AJAX polling logic to handle high-concurrency background tasks. ### 1.4.0 * New: Cockpit dashboard with real-time system resource monitoring (CPU, RAM, disk). ### 1.3.0 — April 2026 * Security audit and refactoring co-authored with Gemini (Google AI). * Hardened SQL queries and input sanitization. * Docker integration: list, start, stop, and restart containers via SSH. ### 1.2.1 — March 2026 * PHP session is now opened only on the Terminal and Log pages via a conditional check in the `admin_init` hook. * `session_write_close()` called systematically after every session usage. * Terminal authentication persists correctly across page refreshes without blocking REST API or loopback requests. * Fixed “Access denied — Session expired” error when running commands after a page refresh. * Removed global session lock that caused Site Health failures (active PHP session + REST API timeout). ### 1.2.0 — March 2026 * Complete overhaul of PHP session management to resolve Site Health warnings ( REST API timeout and active session detection). ### 1.1.0 — December 2025 * Full internationalization (i18n) support with French and English translations. * Command history logging with dedicated database table. * Non-interactive root command executor (SSH Terminal page). * Improved session handling and security hardening. * WordPress 6.9 compatibility. ### 1.0.0 * Initial release: React UI, SSH-based package management, support for Debian-based systems. * Animated progress bars, expandable command output, and SSH status indicator. ## Meta * Version **2.2.0** * Last updated **3 أيام ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.2 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/) * Tags * [devops](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/devops/)[Docker](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/docker/) [server management](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/server-management/) [SSH](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ssh/) * [Advanced View](https://ary.wordpress.org/plugins/package-installator/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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