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docs/60-PLUGINS/INDEX.md

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 # Plugin Management Documentation
 
+**Last Updated:** January 10, 2026  
+**Version:** 1.7.0  
+**Status:** Production
+
 This section covers plugin distribution, management, and integration from the IGNY8 app perspective.
 
 ## Contents
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 1. [WORDPRESS-INTEGRATION.md](WORDPRESS-INTEGRATION.md) - Complete guide for WordPress integration management
 2. [PLUGIN-UPDATE-WORKFLOW.md](PLUGIN-UPDATE-WORKFLOW.md) - How plugin updates work and post-update checklist
 
+## Overview
+
+The IGNY8 plugin distribution system provides a comprehensive infrastructure for managing, distributing, and updating plugins across multiple platforms (WordPress, Shopify, custom sites). The system includes automated versioning, security features, update mechanisms, and monitoring.
+
 ## Quick Reference
 
 ### API Endpoints (Production)
 
-| Endpoint | Purpose |
-|----------|---------|
-| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/download/` | Download latest plugin ZIP |
-| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/check-update/` | Check for updates (called by WP plugin) |
-| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/info/` | Get plugin metadata |
+| Endpoint | Purpose | Method |
+|----------|---------|--------|
+| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/download/` | Download latest plugin ZIP | GET |
+| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/check-update/` | Check for updates (called by WP plugin) | POST |
+| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/info/` | Get plugin metadata | GET |
+| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/register/` | Register new installation | POST |
+| `https://api.igny8.com/api/plugins/igny8-wp-bridge/health-check/` | Plugin health check | POST |
 
 ### Key Directories
 
 | Path | Purpose |
 |------|---------|
-| `/data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/source/` | Plugin source code |
+| `/data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/source/igny8-wp-bridge/` | WordPress plugin source code |
 | `/data/app/igny8/plugins/wordpress/dist/` | Distribution ZIP files |
+| `/data/app/igny8/plugins/shopify/` | Shopify integration (planned) |
+| `/data/app/igny8/plugins/custom-site/` | Custom site integration (planned) |
 | `/data/app/igny8/backend/igny8_core/plugins/` | Django plugin management app |
 
 ### Database Models
 
-- `Plugin` - Plugin registry (name, slug, platform)
-- `PluginVersion` - Version tracking with file info
-- `PluginInstallation` - Track installations per site
-- `PluginDownload` - Download analytics
+- `Plugin` - Plugin registry (name, slug, platform, status)
+- `PluginVersion` - Version tracking with file info, checksums, changelog
+- `PluginInstallation` - Track installations per site with version info
+- `PluginDownload` - Download analytics and tracking
+
+### Current Plugin Status
+
+| Platform | Plugin Name | Current Version | Status |
+|----------|-------------|-----------------|--------|
+| WordPress | IGNY8 WP Bridge | 1.3.3 | Production |
+| Shopify | IGNY8 Shopify | - | Infrastructure Ready |
+| Custom | IGNY8 Bridge | - | Infrastructure Ready |
+
+## System Features
+
+### Distribution System
+- Automated ZIP package generation
+- Version-based file management
+- MD5 and SHA256 checksums
+- Signed download URLs
+- Rate limiting and security
+
+### Update Mechanism
+- WordPress auto-update via `pre_set_site_transient_update_plugins` hook
+- Version comparison and update notifications
+- Changelog display
+- Compatibility checks
+
+### Monitoring & Analytics
+- Installation tracking per site
+- Download counts and analytics
+- Health check endpoints
+- Version distribution tracking
+- Error logging and monitoring
+
+### Security Features
+- Signed URLs with expiration
+- Checksum verification (MD5/SHA256)
+- Rate limiting per IP/site
+- API authentication for sensitive endpoints
+- Production environment protection
+
+## Integration Flow
+
+```
+Developer → Update Source Code → Create PluginVersion in Admin
+     ↓
+Automatic: Build ZIP, Calculate Checksums, Store in /dist/
+     ↓
+WordPress Site → Check for Updates → Download via API
+     ↓
+Install/Update → Register Installation → Health Check
+```
+
+## Version Progression (Last 20 Commits)
+
+**WordPress Plugin Versions:**
+- v1.3.3 - Template design improvements, image layout fixes
+- v1.3.2 - Template fixes in app and plugin
+- v1.3.1 - WordPress plugin updates
+- v1.3.0 - Initial distribution system release
+
+**Infrastructure Updates:**
+- Plugin distribution system implemented (v1.7.0)
+- Database models for multi-platform support
+- API endpoints for lifecycle management
+- Automated packaging and versioning
+- Security and monitoring features
+
+## Documentation Structure
+
+### App-Side Documentation (This Folder)
+- Plugin distribution infrastructure
+- API endpoint documentation
+- Database models and admin interface
+- Integration workflows
+- Security and monitoring
+
+### Plugin-Side Documentation
+See `/plugins/wordpress/source/igny8-wp-bridge/docs/` for:
+- Plugin PHP code and functions
+- WordPress hooks and filters
+- Template system
+- Content publishing flow
+- Plugin-specific configuration
 
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