Features

Remote Site Configuration

Site Settings

Configuration Fields:

• Site URL: Full URL of the remote WordPress site
• Username: WordPress username for authentication
• Application Password: WordPress application password (not regular password)
• Site Name: Optional display name for the site

URL Format:

• Supports http:// and https:// protocols
• Automatically adds protocol if missing
• Removes trailing slashes automatically
• Validates URL format

Authentication:

• Uses WordPress Application Passwords
• Secure Basic Auth authentication
• No plain text passwords stored
• Encrypted storage in database

Site Management

Adding Sites:

• Click "Add Remote Site" button
• Fill in required fields
• Save configuration
• Site appears in switcher

Editing Sites:

• Click edit icon on site
• Modify configuration
• Save changes
• Updates immediately

Removing Sites:

• Click delete icon
• Confirm removal
• Site removed from list
• Cannot remove active site

Site Switcher Interface

Switcher Location

Menu Integration:

• Appears in admin sidebar menu
• Below logo/search area
• Only visible when sites configured
• Respects capability settings

Visual Design:

• Dropdown select component
• Shows current site selection
• "Local" option for current site
• Site name display

Selection Behavior

Switching Sites:

• Click dropdown
• Select desired site
• Page reloads automatically
• Context switches to selected site

Current Site Indicator:

• Shows "Local" for current site
• Shows site URL for remote sites
• Visual distinction
• Clear indication

Persistence:

• Selection saved in localStorage
• Persists across sessions
• Per-browser storage
• Automatic restoration

Menu Filtering

Remote Site Menu

Filtered Display:

• Only shows uiXpress app pages
• Hides WordPress default menus
• Simplified navigation
• Focused interface

Available Pages:

• Modern Media Page (if enabled)
• Modern Plugins Page (if enabled)
• Menu Creator
• Modern Dashboard (if enabled)
• Activity Log (if enabled)
• Database Explorer (if enabled)
• Admin Notices
• Role Editor (if enabled)
• Modern Users Page (if enabled)

Settings Menu:

• uiXpress Settings menu preserved
• Submenu items filtered
• Only enabled features shown
• Respects feature toggles

Menu Behavior

Top-Level Items:

• Only uiXpress pages shown
• All submenus removed
• Clean navigation
• Focused experience

Settings Submenu:

• Menu Creator (always available)
• Activity Log (if enabled)
• Database Explorer (if enabled)
• Admin Notices (always available)
• Role Editor (if enabled)
• Settings page itself

Dynamic Updates:

• Menu updates on site switch
• Respects enabled features
• Automatic filtering
• Real-time updates

API Integration

lmnFetch Function

Unified Fetch:

• Single function for all requests
• Automatic site detection
• Handles local and remote
• Consistent API

Remote Site Detection:

• Checks localStorage
• Reads selected site ID
• Determines if remote
• Applies appropriate auth

URL Construction:

• Local: Uses current site REST base
• Remote: Constructs remote REST URL
• Handles protocols
• Validates URLs

Authentication:

• Local: WordPress nonce
• Remote: Basic Auth header
• Application password auth
• Secure credentials

Request Handling

Local Requests:

• Uses WordPress nonce
• CSRF protection
• Standard WordPress auth
• Session-based

Remote Requests:

• Basic Auth header
• Application password
• Base64 encoded credentials
• Secure transmission

Error Handling:

• Network errors caught
• Authentication errors handled
• User-friendly messages
• Graceful degradation

Security Features

Capability Control

Visibility Control:

• Capability-based access
• Default: manage_options
• Configurable capability
• Respects WordPress permissions

Access Control:

• Checks user capability
• Hides switcher if no access
• Prevents unauthorized access
• Secure by default

Settings Access:

• Only admins can configure
• Capability check on save
• Validates permissions
• Secure configuration

Password Protection

Frontend Security:

• Passwords not exposed to frontend
• Capability check before output
• Only authorized users see config
• Prevents password exposure

Storage Security:

• Encrypted in database
• Application passwords only
• No plain text storage
• Secure handling

Transmission Security:

• HTTPS recommended
• Basic Auth over HTTPS
• Encrypted credentials
• Secure communication

First-Time Experience

Explanation Dialog

Initial Switch:

• Shows dialog on first remote switch
• Explains remote site feature
• Provides guidance
• Dismissible

Dialog Content:

• Feature explanation
• How it works
• What to expect
• Getting started tips

Dismissal:

• "Got it" button
• One-time display
• Stored preference
• Can be re-enabled

Page Reload Behavior

Automatic Reload

On Site Switch:

• Page reloads automatically
• Refreshes app context
• Updates all data
• Ensures consistency

Context Refresh:

• Menu updates
• Settings reload
• Data refreshed
• State reset

User Experience:

• Smooth transition
• Clear indication
• Loading states
• Progress feedback

Supported Operations

Media Library

Upload Support:

• Upload to remote sites
• Uses lmnFetch function
• Proper authentication
• Progress tracking

File Operations:

• View media
• Edit metadata
• Delete files
• Replace files

Bulk Operations:

• Bulk edit
• Bulk delete
• Bulk download
• All supported

Plugin Management

Plugin Operations:

• View plugins
• Activate/deactivate
• Install plugins
• Update plugins

Repository Access:

• WordPress.org repository
• Plugin search
• Installation
• Updates

Content Management

Posts & Pages:

• View content
• Edit content
• Create new
• Delete content

User Management:

• View users
• Edit users
• Create users
• Manage roles

Settings Management

Configuration:

• Access settings
• Modify options
• Save changes
• All settings available

Limitations

Remote Site Restrictions

Menu Limitations:

• Only uiXpress pages shown
• WordPress default menus hidden
• Simplified navigation
• Focused experience

Feature Availability:

• Depends on enabled features
• Respects settings
• Feature toggles apply
• Configurable

Network Requirements:

• Requires network access
• CORS considerations
• Firewall rules
• DNS resolution

Performance Considerations

Request Optimization

Efficient Requests:

• Single API calls
• Minimal overhead
• Fast switching
• Responsive UI

Caching:

• Selection cached locally
• Reduces lookups
• Faster access
• Improved performance

Network Impact:

• Remote requests slower
• Depends on connection
• Timeout handling
• Error recovery

Error Handling

Connection Errors

Network Failures:

• Clear error messages
• User-friendly notifications
• Retry options
• Graceful handling

Authentication Errors:

• Invalid credentials
• Permission denied
• Clear messaging
• Guidance provided

Timeout Handling:

• Request timeouts
• User notification
• Retry mechanism
• Fallback options

Browser Compatibility

Supported Browsers

Modern Browsers:

• Chrome/Edge (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Opera (latest)

Features Used:

• localStorage API
• Fetch API
• Basic Auth
• Modern JavaScript

Requirements:

• JavaScript enabled
• LocalStorage support
• Fetch API support
• HTTPS recommended