uiXpress
Role Editor

Documentation Summary

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for the uiXpress Role Editor feature set.

Quick Reference

Core Features

  1. Role List Management
    • View all WordPress roles
    • Search roles by name/slug
    • User count per role
    • Click to view/edit
  2. Role Creation
    • Create custom roles
    • Auto-generated slugs
    • Initial capability assignment
    • Validation and error handling
  3. Role Editing
    • Inline name editing
    • Capability management
    • Real-time updates
    • Auto-refresh list
  4. Capability Management
    • View all capabilities
    • Grouped by category
    • Individual selection
    • Bulk category operations
    • Search capabilities
  5. Role Deletion
    • Safe deletion with checks
    • Default role protection
    • User count validation
    • Confirmation dialogs
  6. Security Features
    • Full authentication
    • CSRF protection
    • Input validation
    • Output escaping
    • Frontend validation

Capability Categories

  • General: Read, level-based capabilities
  • Posts: Post management capabilities
  • Pages: Page management capabilities
  • Media: Media upload and management
  • Users: User management capabilities
  • Plugins: Plugin installation and management
  • Themes: Theme installation and management
  • Settings: Options and settings management
  • Other: Custom and miscellaneous capabilities

Security Features

  • ✅ Authentication (manage_options required)
  • ✅ Authorization checks
  • ✅ CSRF protection (nonce verification)
  • ✅ Input validation (format, length, type)
  • ✅ Output escaping (all user data)
  • ✅ Role slug validation
  • ✅ Capability validation
  • ✅ Default role protection
  • ✅ User count protection
  • ✅ Frontend validation

User Interface

Desktop:

  • Split-panel layout
  • Full feature set
  • Optimal spacing
  • Hover effects

Mobile:

  • Drawer navigation
  • Touch-optimized
  • Responsive design
  • Simplified UI

Dark Mode:

  • Full support
  • Automatic detection
  • Consistent styling
  • High contrast

Key Features Highlighted

1. Comprehensive Role Management

  • Create custom roles
  • Edit role names
  • Delete roles safely
  • View all roles
  • Search functionality

2. Advanced Capability Editor

  • Category-based organization
  • Individual selection
  • Bulk operations
  • Search capabilities
  • Visual indicators

3. Security-First Design

  • Multiple validation layers
  • CSRF protection
  • Input sanitization
  • Output escaping
  • Authorization checks

4. User-Friendly Interface

  • Intuitive design
  • Real-time updates
  • Clear feedback
  • Error handling
  • Loading states

5. Responsive Design

  • Desktop optimized
  • Mobile friendly
  • Touch gestures
  • Adaptive layout
  • Dark mode support

REST API Endpoints

  • GET /uixpress/v1/role-editor/role/{role} - Get role details
  • POST /uixpress/v1/role-editor/role/{role} - Update capabilities
  • POST /uixpress/v1/role-editor/role/{role}/name - Update role name
  • GET /uixpress/v1/role-editor/capabilities - Get all capabilities
  • POST /uixpress/v1/role-editor/roles - Create new role
  • DELETE /uixpress/v1/role-editor/role/{role} - Delete role

Component Structure

  • Main Component: app/src/pages/role-editor/index.vue
  • List View: app/src/pages/role-editor/src/role-list-view.vue
  • Details View: app/src/pages/role-editor/src/role-details-view.vue
  • Layout: app/src/pages/role-editor/src/layout.vue
  • Backend Page: admin/src/Pages/RoleEditorPage.php
  • REST API: admin/src/Rest/RoleEditor.php

Documentation Purpose

This documentation is designed for:

  1. Project Handover: Complete feature overview for new developers
  2. Feature Pages: Content for marketing/feature documentation
  3. Developer Reference: Technical implementation details
  4. User Guide: End-user feature explanations
  5. Security Audit: Security implementation reference

Common Operations

Creating a Role

  1. Click "New Role"
  2. Enter role name
  3. Review/edit slug
  4. Click "Create Role"
  5. Assign capabilities
  6. Save changes

Editing Capabilities

  1. Select role
  2. Navigate capabilities
  3. Select/deselect capabilities
  4. Review selection
  5. Save changes

Deleting a Role

  1. Select role
  2. Verify no users assigned
  3. Click "Delete Role"
  4. Confirm deletion
  5. Role deleted

Best Practices

Role Management

  • Use descriptive names
  • Follow naming conventions
  • Document role purpose
  • Review regularly

Capability Management

  • Principle of least privilege
  • Test functionality
  • Document changes
  • Review periodically

Security

  • Backup before changes
  • Test on staging
  • Monitor access
  • Document changes