PLugin versioning fixes

backend/igny8_core/plugins/admin.py

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 """
 Django Admin Configuration for Plugin Distribution System
 """
+from django import forms
 from django.contrib import admin
 from django.utils.html import format_html
 from django.urls import reverse
@@ -8,6 +9,68 @@ from unfold.admin import ModelAdmin, TabularInline
 from .models import Plugin, PluginVersion, PluginInstallation, PluginDownload
 
 
+class PluginVersionForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    """
+    Simplified form for creating new plugin versions.
+    
+    Auto-fills most fields from the latest version, only requires:
+    - Plugin (select)
+    - Version number
+    - Changelog
+    - Status (defaults to 'draft')
+    
+    All other fields are either:
+    - Auto-filled from previous version (min_api_version, min_php_version, etc.)
+    - Auto-generated on release (file_path, file_size, checksum)
+    - Auto-calculated (version_code)
+    """
+    
+    class Meta:
+        model = PluginVersion
+        fields = '__all__'
+    
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
+        
+        # If this is a new version (no instance), auto-fill from latest
+        if not self.instance.pk:
+            # Check if plugin is already selected (from initial data or POST data)
+            plugin_id = None
+            
+            # Try to get plugin from POST data (when form is submitted)
+            if self.data:
+                plugin_id = self.data.get('plugin')
+            # Try to get plugin from initial data (when form is pre-filled)
+            elif self.initial:
+                plugin_id = self.initial.get('plugin')
+            
+            if plugin_id:
+                try:
+                    plugin = Plugin.objects.get(pk=plugin_id)
+                    latest = plugin.get_latest_version()
+                    
+                    if latest:
+                        # Auto-fill from latest version (only if not POST)
+                        if not self.data:
+                            if 'min_api_version' in self.fields:
+                                self.fields['min_api_version'].initial = latest.min_api_version
+                            if 'min_platform_version' in self.fields:
+                                self.fields['min_platform_version'].initial = latest.min_platform_version
+                            if 'min_php_version' in self.fields:
+                                self.fields['min_php_version'].initial = latest.min_php_version
+                        if 'force_update' in self.fields:
+                            self.fields['force_update'].initial = False
+                except (Plugin.DoesNotExist, ValueError, TypeError):
+                    pass
+        
+        # Set helpful help texts for fields that exist in the form
+        # (some fields may be readonly and not in self.fields)
+        if 'version' in self.fields:
+            self.fields['version'].help_text = "Semantic version (e.g., 1.2.0)"
+        if 'changelog' in self.fields:
+            self.fields['changelog'].help_text = "What's new in this version"
+
+
 class PluginVersionInline(TabularInline):
     """Inline admin for plugin versions."""
     model = PluginVersion
@@ -66,35 +129,37 @@ class PluginAdmin(ModelAdmin):
 class PluginVersionAdmin(ModelAdmin):
     """Admin configuration for PluginVersion model."""
     
+    form = PluginVersionForm
+    
     list_display = ['plugin', 'version', 'status', 'file_size_display', 'download_count', 'released_at']
     list_filter = ['plugin', 'status', 'released_at']
     search_fields = ['plugin__name', 'version', 'changelog']
-    readonly_fields = ['version_code', 'created_at', 'download_count']
+    readonly_fields = ['version_code', 'file_path', 'file_size', 'checksum', 'created_at', 'released_at', 'download_count']
     
     fieldsets = [
-        ('Version Info', {
+        ('Required Fields', {
-            'fields': ['plugin', 'version', 'version_code', 'status']
+            'fields': ['plugin', 'version', 'status', 'changelog'],
+            'description': 'Only these fields are required. Others are auto-filled from previous version or auto-generated.'
         }),
-        ('File Info', {
+        ('Requirements (Auto-filled from previous version)', {
-            'fields': ['file_path', 'file_size', 'checksum']
+            'fields': ['min_api_version', 'min_platform_version', 'min_php_version'],
-        }),
-        ('Requirements', {
-            'fields': ['min_api_version', 'min_platform_version', 'min_php_version']
-        }),
-        ('Release', {
-            'fields': ['changelog', 'force_update', 'released_at']
-        }),
-        ('Statistics', {
-            'fields': ['download_count'],
             'classes': ['collapse']
         }),
-        ('Timestamps', {
+        ('File Info (Auto-generated on release)', {
-            'fields': ['created_at'],
+            'fields': ['file_path', 'file_size', 'checksum'],
+            'classes': ['collapse']
+        }),
+        ('Advanced Options', {
+            'fields': ['version_code', 'force_update'],
+            'classes': ['collapse']
+        }),
+        ('Metadata', {
+            'fields': ['released_at', 'download_count', 'created_at'],
             'classes': ['collapse']
         }),
     ]
     
-    actions = ['release_versions', 'mark_as_update_ready']
+    actions = ['release_versions', 'mark_as_update_ready', 'mark_as_deprecated']
     
     def file_size_display(self, obj):
         if obj.file_size:
@@ -109,19 +174,25 @@ class PluginVersionAdmin(ModelAdmin):
         return obj.get_download_count()
     download_count.short_description = 'Downloads'
     
-    @admin.action(description="Release selected versions")
+    @admin.action(description="✅ Release selected versions (builds ZIP automatically)")
     def release_versions(self, request, queryset):
         from django.utils import timezone
-        count = queryset.filter(status__in=['draft', 'testing', 'staged']).update(
+        count = 0
-            status='released',
+        for version in queryset.filter(status__in=['draft', 'testing', 'staged']):
-            released_at=timezone.now()
+            version.status = 'released'
-        )
+            version.save()  # Triggers signal to build ZIP
-        self.message_user(request, f"Released {count} version(s)")
+            count += 1
+        self.message_user(request, f"Released {count} version(s). ZIP files are being built automatically.")
     
-    @admin.action(description="Mark as update ready (push to installations)")
+    @admin.action(description="📢 Mark as update ready (notify WordPress sites)")
     def mark_as_update_ready(self, request, queryset):
         count = queryset.filter(status='released').update(status='update_ready')
-        self.message_user(request, f"Marked {count} version(s) as update ready")
+        self.message_user(request, f"Marked {count} version(s) as update ready. WordPress sites will be notified.")
+    
+    @admin.action(description="🗑️ Mark as deprecated")
+    def mark_as_deprecated(self, request, queryset):
+        count = queryset.update(status='deprecated')
+        self.message_user(request, f"Marked {count} version(s) as deprecated")
 
 
 @admin.register(PluginInstallation)

backend/igny8_core/plugins/migrations/0002_allow_blank_autogenerated_fields.py

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.10 on 2026-01-09 23:16
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('plugins', '0001_initial'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.AlterField(
+            model_name='pluginversion',
+            name='file_path',
+            field=models.CharField(blank=True, default='', help_text='Relative path to ZIP file in dist/ directory. Auto-generated on release.', max_length=500),
+        ),
+        migrations.AlterField(
+            model_name='pluginversion',
+            name='version_code',
+            field=models.IntegerField(blank=True, help_text='Numeric version for comparison (1.0.1 -> 10001). Auto-calculated.', null=True),
+        ),
+    ]

backend/igny8_core/plugins/models.py

@@ -99,7 +99,9 @@ class PluginVersion(models.Model):
         help_text="Semantic version string (e.g., '1.0.0', '1.0.1')"
     )
     version_code = models.IntegerField(
-        help_text="Numeric version for comparison (1.0.1 -> 10001)"
+        null=True,
+        blank=True,
+        help_text="Numeric version for comparison (1.0.1 -> 10001). Auto-calculated."
     )
     status = models.CharField(
         max_length=20,
@@ -112,7 +114,9 @@ class PluginVersion(models.Model):
     # File info
     file_path = models.CharField(
         max_length=500,
-        help_text="Relative path to ZIP file in dist/ directory"
+        blank=True,
+        default='',
+        help_text="Relative path to ZIP file in dist/ directory. Auto-generated on release."
     )
     file_size = models.IntegerField(
         default=0,

backend/igny8_core/plugins/signals.py

@@ -23,40 +23,47 @@ def auto_build_plugin_on_release(sender, instance, **kwargs):
     1. ZIP file is always up-to-date with source code
     2. File size and checksum are auto-calculated
     3. No manual intervention needed for releases
+    
+    Triggers on:
+    - New version created with status 'released' or 'update_ready'
+    - Existing version status changed to 'released' or 'update_ready'
     """
-    # Skip if this is a new instance (no pk yet)
-    if not instance.pk:
-        return
-    
-    try:
-        # Get the old instance to check for status change
-        old_instance = PluginVersion.objects.get(pk=instance.pk)
-    except PluginVersion.DoesNotExist:
-        return
-    
-    # Check if status is changing TO 'released' or 'update_ready'
     release_statuses = ['released', 'update_ready']
+    
+    # Check if this version should have a ZIP built
+    should_build = False
+    
+    if not instance.pk:
+        # New instance - build if status is a release status
+        if instance.status in release_statuses:
+            should_build = True
+            logger.info(f"New plugin version {instance.plugin.slug} v{instance.version} created with status '{instance.status}' - building ZIP")
+    else:
+        # Existing instance - check if status changed to a release status
+        try:
+            old_instance = PluginVersion.objects.get(pk=instance.pk)
             old_status = old_instance.status
             new_status = instance.status
             
-    # Only trigger build if:
+            # Build if moving to a release status from a non-release status
-    # 1. Status is changing
+            if new_status in release_statuses and old_status not in release_statuses:
-    # 2. New status is a release status
+                should_build = True
-    # 3. Old status was not a release status (avoid rebuilding on every save)
+                logger.info(f"Building plugin ZIP for {instance.plugin.slug} v{instance.version} (status: {old_status} -> {new_status})")
-    if old_status == new_status:
+            elif old_status == new_status and new_status in release_statuses:
+                # No status change, but already released - no rebuild
                 return
-    
+            elif old_status in release_statuses and new_status in release_statuses:
-    if new_status not in release_statuses:
+                # Moving between release statuses - no rebuild
-        return
-    
-    # If moving from one release status to another, don't rebuild
-    if old_status in release_statuses:
                 logger.info(f"Plugin {instance.plugin.slug} v{instance.version}: Status changing from {old_status} to {new_status}, no rebuild needed")
                 return
+        except PluginVersion.DoesNotExist:
+            return
     
-    logger.info(f"Building plugin ZIP for {instance.plugin.slug} v{instance.version} (status: {old_status} -> {new_status})")
+    if not should_build:
+        return
     
     # Build the ZIP
+    try:
         file_path, checksum, file_size = create_plugin_zip(
             platform=instance.plugin.platform,
             plugin_slug=instance.plugin.slug,
@@ -73,8 +80,11 @@ def auto_build_plugin_on_release(sender, instance, **kwargs):
         instance.checksum = checksum
         instance.file_size = file_size
         
-    # Set released_at if moving to released status and not already set
+        # Set released_at if not already set
-    if new_status in release_statuses and not instance.released_at:
+        if not instance.released_at:
             instance.released_at = timezone.now()
         
         logger.info(f"Built plugin ZIP: {file_path} ({file_size} bytes, checksum: {checksum[:16]}...)")
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Error building ZIP for {instance.plugin.slug} v{instance.version}: {e}")

docs/60-PLUGINS/PLUGIN-UPDATE-WORKFLOW.md

@@ -6,6 +6,26 @@
 
 ---
 
+## 🎯 Quick Start: Simplified Release Process
+
+The plugin release process has been **simplified** to require only 3 fields:
+
+1. **Version** (e.g., 1.2.0)
+2. **Changelog** (what's new)
+3. **Status** (draft → released)
+
+All other fields are either:
+- ✅ Auto-filled from previous version
+- ✅ Auto-generated on release (file path, size, checksum)
+- ✅ Auto-calculated (version code)
+
+**Release in 3 clicks:**
+```
+Django Admin → Add Plugin Version → Enter 3 fields → Save → Change status to 'released'
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Table of Contents
 
 1. [Update Workflow Overview](#1-update-workflow-overview)
@@ -128,11 +148,12 @@ WordPress will show "Update Available" in:
 | Action | When | How |
 |--------|------|-----|
 | **Update Source Version** | Before release | Edit `igny8-bridge.php` header |
-| **Create PluginVersion Record** | Each release | Django admin or management command |
+| **Create PluginVersion Record** | Each release | Django admin: just enter version, changelog, status |
-| **Write Changelog** | Each release | Enter in PluginVersion.changelog |
 | **Verify After Release** | After status change | Run verification checklist |
 | **Mark Old Version Deprecated** | After successful release | Change old version status |
 
+**Note:** The form is simplified - most fields auto-fill from previous version or are auto-generated.
+
 ### Source Version Update Locations
 
 When releasing a new version, update these in the source:
@@ -154,6 +175,37 @@ define('IGNY8_BRIDGE_VERSION', '1.2.0');   ← AND THIS
 
 ## 4. Step-by-Step: Releasing a New Version
 
+### The Simplified Process
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│              Simplified Version Release (3 Required Fields)              │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                                                          │
+│  Django Admin → Add Plugin Version                                      │
+│                                                                          │
+│  ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
+│  │  Plugin: [IGNY8 WordPress Bridge ▼]       ← Select plugin      │    │
+│  │  Version: [1.2.0]                          ← New version        │    │
+│  │  Status: [draft ▼]                         ← Start as draft     │    │
+│  │  Changelog: [Bug fixes and improvements]   ← What's new         │    │
+│  │                                                                  │    │
+│  │  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  │    │
+│  │  Everything below is AUTO-FILLED or AUTO-GENERATED:             │    │
+│  │                                                                  │    │
+│  │  Min API Version: 1.0      (from previous version)              │    │
+│  │  Min PHP Version: 7.4      (from previous version)              │    │
+│  │  File Path: (empty)        → Auto-generated on release          │    │
+│  │  File Size: (empty)        → Auto-calculated on release         │    │
+│  │  Checksum: (empty)         → Auto-calculated on release         │    │
+│  │  Version Code: (empty)     → Auto-calculated from version       │    │
+│  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
+│                                                                          │
+│  Click [Save] → Status changes to 'released' → ZIP builds automatically │
+│                                                                          │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
 ### Step 1: Make Code Changes
 
 ```bash
@@ -181,21 +233,35 @@ define('IGNY8_BRIDGE_VERSION', '1.2.0');   ← Match here
 1. Go to: `https://api.igny8.com/backend/`
 2. Navigate to: **Plugin Distribution** → **Plugin Versions**
 3. Click **Add Plugin Version**
-4. Fill in:
+4. Fill in **ONLY** these required fields:
    - **Plugin:** IGNY8 WordPress Bridge
    - **Version:** 1.2.0
    - **Status:** draft (initially)
    - **Changelog:** Describe changes
-   - **Min PHP Version:** 7.4 (or higher if needed)
 5. Click **Save**
 
+**Note:** All other fields are auto-filled:
+- `min_api_version`, `min_platform_version`, `min_php_version` → Copied from previous version
+- `file_path`, `file_size`, `checksum` → Auto-generated when you release
+- `version_code` → Auto-calculated from version number
+
 ### Step 4: Release the Version
 
+**Option A: Release via Status Change**
+
 1. Edit the PluginVersion you just created
 2. Change **Status** to `released`
 3. Click **Save**
 
-**What happens:** Signal triggers auto-build → ZIP created → database updated
+**Option B: Release via Bulk Action**
+
+1. Select the version(s) in the list
+2. Choose **Actions** → **✅ Release selected versions**
+3. Click **Go**
+
+**What happens:** Signal triggers auto-build → ZIP created → database updated with file info
+
+**Note:** You can also use the action **📢 Mark as update ready** to immediately notify WordPress sites.
 
 ### Step 5: Verify Release
 
@@ -211,32 +277,127 @@ Run the [verification checklist](#5-post-update-verification-checklist) below.
 
 ## 5. Post-Update Verification Checklist
 
-### Immediate Checks (Do Every Release)
+### Quick Verification Script
+
+Run this single command to verify everything:
 
 ```bash
-# 1. Verify ZIP exists
+#!/bin/bash
-ls -lh /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/igny8-wp-bridge-v1.2.0.zip
+# Complete Plugin Release Verification Script
+# Usage: Save as verify-plugin.sh and run: bash verify-plugin.sh 1.1.2
 
-# 2. Verify symlink updated
+VERSION=${1:-"latest"}
-ls -la /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/igny8-wp-bridge-latest.zip
+PLUGIN_SLUG="igny8-wp-bridge"
+
+echo "=========================================="
+echo "Plugin Release Verification: v${VERSION}"
+echo "=========================================="
+echo ""
+
+# 1. Check ZIP file exists
+echo "1. Checking ZIP file..."
+if [ "$VERSION" = "latest" ]; then
+    ls -lh /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/${PLUGIN_SLUG}-latest.zip 2>/dev/null && echo "   ✓ Latest ZIP exists" || echo "   ✗ Latest ZIP not found"
+else
+    ls -lh /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/${PLUGIN_SLUG}-v${VERSION}.zip 2>/dev/null && echo "   ✓ ZIP v${VERSION} exists" || echo "   ✗ ZIP v${VERSION} not found"
+fi
+echo ""
+
+# 2. Check symlink
+echo "2. Checking symlink..."
+ls -la /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/${PLUGIN_SLUG}-latest.zip | grep -q "^l" && echo "   ✓ Symlink valid" || echo "   ✗ Symlink missing"
+echo ""
 
 # 3. Test download endpoint
-curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code} - %{size_download} bytes\n" \
+echo "3. Testing download endpoint..."
-    https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/download/
+HTTP_CODE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/${PLUGIN_SLUG}/download/)
+FILE_SIZE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{size_download}" https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/${PLUGIN_SLUG}/download/)
+if [ "$HTTP_CODE" = "200" ]; then
+    echo "   ✓ Download works: ${HTTP_CODE} - ${FILE_SIZE} bytes ($(( FILE_SIZE / 1024 )) KB)"
+else
+    echo "   ✗ Download failed: HTTP ${HTTP_CODE}"
+fi
+echo ""
 
 # 4. Test check-update endpoint
-curl -s "https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/check-update/?current_version=1.0.0" | python3 -m json.tool
+echo "4. Testing check-update endpoint..."
+UPDATE_RESPONSE=$(curl -s "https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/${PLUGIN_SLUG}/check-update/?current_version=1.0.0")
+LATEST_VERSION=$(echo "$UPDATE_RESPONSE" | python3 -c "import sys, json; print(json.load(sys.stdin).get('latest_version', 'N/A'))" 2>/dev/null)
+if [ -n "$LATEST_VERSION" ] && [ "$LATEST_VERSION" != "N/A" ]; then
+    echo "   ✓ Check-update works: Latest version = $LATEST_VERSION"
+else
+    echo "   ✗ Check-update failed"
+fi
+echo ""
 
 # 5. Test info endpoint
-curl -s https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/info/ | python3 -m json.tool
+echo "5. Testing info endpoint..."
+INFO_RESPONSE=$(curl -s "https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/${PLUGIN_SLUG}/info/")
+PLUGIN_NAME=$(echo "$INFO_RESPONSE" | python3 -c "import sys, json; print(json.load(sys.stdin).get('name', 'N/A'))" 2>/dev/null)
+if [ -n "$PLUGIN_NAME" ] && [ "$PLUGIN_NAME" != "N/A" ]; then
+    echo "   ✓ Info endpoint works: $PLUGIN_NAME"
+else
+    echo "   ✗ Info endpoint failed"
+fi
+echo ""
 
 # 6. Verify version in ZIP
-unzip -p /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/igny8-wp-bridge-v1.2.0.zip \
+echo "6. Verifying version in ZIP..."
-    igny8-wp-bridge/igny8-bridge.php | grep -E "Version:|IGNY8_BRIDGE_VERSION"
+if [ "$VERSION" != "latest" ]; then
+    ZIP_VERSION=$(unzip -p /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/${PLUGIN_SLUG}-v${VERSION}.zip ${PLUGIN_SLUG}/igny8-bridge.php 2>/dev/null | grep -E "Version:" | head -1 | awk '{print $3}')
+    if [ "$ZIP_VERSION" = "$VERSION" ]; then
+        echo "   ✓ ZIP version matches: $ZIP_VERSION"
+    else
+        echo "   ✗ ZIP version mismatch: expected $VERSION, got $ZIP_VERSION"
+    fi
+else
+    echo "   - Skipped (use specific version to check)"
+fi
+echo ""
 
-# 7. Verify API URL in ZIP (must be api.igny8.com)
+# 7. Verify API URL
-unzip -p /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/igny8-wp-bridge-v1.2.0.zip \
+echo "7. Verifying API URL in ZIP..."
-    igny8-wp-bridge/igny8-bridge.php | grep "api.igny8.com"
+API_COUNT=$(unzip -p /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/${PLUGIN_SLUG}-latest.zip ${PLUGIN_SLUG}/igny8-bridge.php 2>/dev/null | grep -c "api.igny8.com")
+if [ "$API_COUNT" -gt 0 ]; then
+    echo "   ✓ API URL correct: api.igny8.com found (${API_COUNT} occurrences)"
+else
+    echo "   ✗ API URL incorrect: api.igny8.com not found"
+fi
+echo ""
+
+# 8. Check database
+echo "8. Checking database..."
+docker exec igny8_backend python manage.py shell -c "
+from igny8_core.plugins.models import Plugin, PluginVersion
+try:
+    p = Plugin.objects.get(slug='${PLUGIN_SLUG}')
+    v = p.get_latest_version()
+    if v:
+        print(f'   ✓ Latest version: {v.version}')
+        print(f'   ✓ Status: {v.status}')
+        print(f'   ✓ File: {v.file_path}')
+        print(f'   ✓ Size: {v.file_size:,} bytes ({v.file_size/1024:.1f} KB)')
+        print(f'   ✓ Checksum: {v.checksum[:32]}...')
+    else:
+        print('   ✗ No released version found')
+except Exception as e:
+    print(f'   ✗ Error: {e}')
+" 2>/dev/null | grep -E "✓|✗"
+echo ""
+
+echo "=========================================="
+echo "Verification Complete"
+echo "=========================================="
+```
+
+**Quick run (copy-paste):**
+
+```bash
+# Verify latest version
+curl -s "https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/info/" | python3 -m json.tool && \
+curl -s "https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/check-update/?current_version=1.0.0" | python3 -m json.tool && \
+ls -lh /data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/igny8-wp-bridge-latest.zip && \
+echo "✓ All endpoints working"
 ```
 
 ### Database Verification
@@ -382,17 +543,27 @@ curl https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/check-update/?current_ver
 
 ## Quick Reference Card
 
-### Release New Version
+### Release New Version (Simplified)
 
 ```
-1. Edit source code
+1. Edit source code in /plugins/wordpress/source/igny8-wp-bridge/
 2. Update version in igny8-bridge.php (header + constant)
-3. Create PluginVersion in Django admin (status: draft)
+3. Django Admin → Add Plugin Version:
-4. Change status to "released" → Auto-build triggers
+   - Plugin: IGNY8 WordPress Bridge
+   - Version: 1.2.0
+   - Changelog: Describe changes
+   - Status: draft
+   - (All other fields auto-fill)
+4. Change status to "released" (or use bulk action) → Auto-build triggers
 5. Run verification checklist
-6. Deprecate old version
+6. Optionally: Mark old version as deprecated
 ```
 
+**Admin Bulk Actions:**
+- **✅ Release selected versions** - Builds ZIP and marks as released
+- **📢 Mark as update ready** - Notifies WordPress sites
+- **🗑️ Mark as deprecated** - Deprecates old versions
+
 ### Verification Commands
 
 ```bash

docs/60-PLUGINS/WORDPRESS-INTEGRATION.md

@@ -390,23 +390,32 @@ View and manage plugin registry.
 
 Manage versions and trigger releases.
 
-| Field | Description |
+**Required Fields Only:**
-|-------|-------------|
+- Plugin
-| Plugin | Parent plugin |
+- Version (e.g., 1.2.0)
-| Version | Semantic version (e.g., 1.1.1) |
+- Changelog
-| Status | draft, testing, staged, released, update_ready, deprecated |
+- Status
-| File Path | Auto-set on release |
+
-| File Size | Auto-calculated on release |
+**Auto-Filled Fields:**
-| Checksum | Auto-calculated on release |
+- Min API/Platform/PHP versions (copied from previous version)
-| Changelog | What's new (shown to users) |
+- File path, size, checksum (generated on release)
-| Force Update | Set true for critical security fixes |
+- Version code (calculated from version number)
 
 **To Release a New Version:**
 
-1. Create new PluginVersion record with status `draft`
+1. Click **Add Plugin Version**
-2. Enter version number, changelog
+2. Select plugin
-3. Change status to `released` or `update_ready`
+3. Enter version number (e.g., 1.2.0)
-4. Save → ZIP is automatically built
+4. Write changelog
+5. Set status to `draft`
+6. Save
+7. Change status to `released` (or use bulk action "✅ Release selected versions")
+8. ZIP is automatically built with all file info populated
+
+**Bulk Actions:**
+- **✅ Release selected versions** - Builds ZIP and releases
+- **📢 Mark as update ready** - Notifies WordPress sites  
+- **🗑️ Mark as deprecated** - Deprecates old versions
 
 #### Plugin Installations
 

plugins/wordpress/source/igny8-wp-bridge/igny8-bridge.php

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: IGNY8 WordPress Bridge
  * Plugin URI: https://igny8.com/igny8-wp-bridge
  * Description: Lightweight bridge plugin that connects WordPress to IGNY8 API for one-way content publishing.
- * Version: 1.1.1
+ * Version: 1.1.2
  * Author: IGNY8
  * Author URI: https://igny8.com/
  * License: GPL v2 or later
@@ -167,6 +167,44 @@ class Igny8Bridge {
         if (!get_option('igny8_default_post_status')) {
             add_option('igny8_default_post_status', 'draft');
         }
+        
+        // Register installation with IGNY8 API
+        $this->register_installation();
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Register this plugin installation with IGNY8 API
+     */
+    private function register_installation() {
+        // Get API key and site ID
+        $api_key = get_option('igny8_api_key');
+        $site_id = get_option('igny8_site_id');
+        
+        // Skip if not configured yet
+        if (empty($api_key) || empty($site_id)) {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        // Register installation
+        $response = wp_remote_post(
+            'https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/register-installation/',
+            array(
+                'headers' => array(
+                    'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $api_key,
+                    'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
+                ),
+                'body' => wp_json_encode(array(
+                    'site_id' => intval($site_id),
+                    'version' => IGNY8_BRIDGE_VERSION,
+                )),
+                'timeout' => 15,
+            )
+        );
+        
+        // Log result (don't fail activation if this fails)
+        if (is_wp_error($response)) {
+            error_log('IGNY8 Bridge: Failed to register installation - ' . $response->get_error_message());
+        }
     }
     
     /**