https://github.com/santoshtmp/wordpress-stablezhelpers
https://github.com/santoshtmp/wordpress-stablezhelpers
helpers plugin wordpress wordpress-plugin
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/santoshtmp/wordpress-stablezhelpers
- Owner: santoshtmp
- Created: 2025-12-25T17:06:31.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-22T15:06:15.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-06-24T09:34:44.475Z (6 days ago)
- Topics: helpers, plugin, wordpress, wordpress-plugin
- Language: PHP
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- Size: 2.55 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: Readme.md
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# Custom Helper Box
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[](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
- **Contributors:** santoshtmp7
- **Tags:** settings, functions, security, moodle, admin, custom-post-type, block-patterns
- **Author:** santoshtmp7
- **Author URI:** https://github.com/santoshtmp
- **Plugin URI:** https://github.com/santoshtmp/wordpress-stablezhelpers
- **Requires WP:** 6.5
- **Requires at least:** 6.8
- **Tested up to:** 6.8
- **Requires PHP:** 8.0
- **Text Domain:** helperbox
- **Stable tag:** 1.0
- **Version:** 1.0
- **License:** GPLv2 or later
- **License URI:** http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
## Description
Custom Helper Box is a comprehensive developer-oriented WordPress plugin that provides a collection of reusable helper functions, UI enhancements, security improvements, and third-party integrations to streamline WordPress development and site management.
## Features
### 🛡️ Security Features
- **Admin User Monitoring:** Track admin user creation and manage admin accounts
- **Security Handler:** Centralized security management
- **User Role Management:** Enhanced user role controls and permissions
### 🎨 Block & Template Features
- **Custom Blocks:** Register and manage custom Gutenberg blocks
- **Block Patterns:** Pre-designed block patterns for quick content creation
- **Custom Page Templates:** Support for custom theme templates in configurable directories
- **Breadcrumb Navigation:** Built-in breadcrumb functionality
### 🔗 Moodle Integration
- **Single Sign-On (SSO):** Seamless authentication between WordPress and Moodle
- **Course Management:** Custom post type for Moodle courses
- **User Synchronization:** Sync users between WordPress and Moodle
- **AJAX Endpoints:** Moodle integration AJAX handlers
### ⚙️ Admin & Settings
- **Settings Page:** Centralized settings interface for plugin configuration
- **Check Settings:** Validate and verify plugin settings
- **Template Management:** Admin templates for notifications and updates
- **REST API Endpoints:** Custom REST API routes for extended functionality
### 📁 File & Media
- **Extended MIME Types:** Configurable allowed file upload types
- **Media Upload Controls:** Enhanced media upload security
### 🔧 Developer Tools
- **Logging System:** File-based logging with backtrace for debugging
- **Helper Functions:** Reusable utility functions
- **Autoloader:** PSR-4 compatible class autoloading
- **Redirect Handler:** Custom redirect management
## Installation
1. Upload the `wordpress-custom-helperbox` folder to the `/wp-content/mu-plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress (for regular plugins)
- Note: As an mu-plugin, it will be automatically activated
3. Configure settings under **Settings → Helper Box** in WordPress admin
## Configuration
After installation, access the plugin settings:
1. Navigate to **Settings → Helper Box** in WordPress admin
2. Configure the following sections:
- **General Settings:** Basic plugin configuration
- **Admin Login Settings:** Admin-related security settings
- **Security Settings:** Security features and monitoring
- **Moodle Integration:** Moodle LMS connection settings
- **File Types:** Allowed MIME types for uploads
## Directory Structure
```
wordpress-custom-helperbox/
├── assets/ # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
├── block-patterns/ # Custom Gutenberg block patterns
├── blocks/ # Custom Gutenberg blocks
├── endpoint/ # API endpoints
│ ├── ajax/ # AJAX handlers
│ └── rest/ # REST API routes
├── inc/ # Core includes
│ ├── classes/ # PHP classes
│ │ ├── admin/ # Admin functionality
│ │ ├── api/ # API-related classes
│ │ ├── moodle/ # Moodle integration
│ │ └── security/ # Security features
│ └── helpers/ # Helper functions
├── test/ # Test files
├── custom-helperbox.php # Main plugin file
└── README.md # This file
```
## Screenshots
*General Settings Page*
*Admin Login Settings Page*
*Security Settings Page*
## Usage Examples
### Logging
```php
use Helperbox_Plugin\HelperBox;
// Log an error
HelperBox::set_log_message($exception, 'error');
// Log a message
HelperBox::set_log_message('Custom message', 'message');
// Log general information
HelperBox::set_log_message('Debug info', 'debug');
```
### Constants
The plugin defines the following constants for use throughout your code:
- `HELPERBOX_URL` - Plugin directory URL
- `HELPERBOX_PATH` - Plugin directory path
- `helperbox_basename` - Plugin basename
- `HELPERBOX_IMG_URL` - Plugin images directory URL
## Requirements
- WordPress 6.5 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher (or MariaDB 10.1 or higher)
## Changelog
### Version 1.0
- Initial release
- Security features and admin monitoring
- Moodle integration with SSO support
- Custom blocks and block patterns
- Settings interface
- File upload management
- Logging system
## Upgrade Notice
### Version 1.0
Initial release of Custom Helper Box.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Is this a must-use plugin?
Yes, this plugin is designed to work as an mu-plugin (must-use plugin) and will be automatically activated when placed in the `wp-content/mu-plugins/` directory.
### Can I disable certain features?
Yes, most features can be configured or disabled through the plugin settings page.
### How do I configure Moodle integration?
Navigate to **Settings → Helper Box → Moodle Integration** and enter your Moodle site URL, token, and other required credentials.
## Support
For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/santoshtmp/wordpress-stablezhelpers).
## License
This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
For more information, see [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).
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**Note:** This plugin is intended for developers and advanced WordPress users. Please test in a staging environment before deploying to production.