Manage hierarchical link collections via a shortcode, edit them inline, and expose any node as JSON.
fishdan Jsonmaker lets administrators curate a nested tree of links directly on the front end. Drop the [jsonmaker] shortcode onto a page, expand nodes to add children, rename or remove items inline, and fetch any branch at /json/<slug>.json.
Highlights
- Inline “Add”, “Edit”, and “Delete” controls for administrators (capability
jsonmaker_manage).
- Clean JSON endpoint for each node (
/json/<slug>.json).
- Store either URLs or plain text values; an empty value keeps a node as a container.
- All data persists in a single WordPress option—no custom tables.
FAQ
Who can edit the tree?
Administrators receive the jsonmaker_manage capability on activation. Grant it to other roles as needed.
How do I fetch JSON for a node?
Hit /json/<node-slug>.json. The slug appears in the add/edit form IDs (e.g., jsonmaker-form-slug).
Why do titles have to be unique?
Each node’s slug is derived from its title. Enforcing unique titles guarantees stable JSON endpoints.
ChangeLog
0.2.8
- Removed the optional extension ID text field from the toolbar import UX now that the browser postMessage flow handles extension discovery automatically.
- Relaxed import validation to allow repeating node titles (unique slugs are still generated) so toolbar exports with duplicate titles no longer fail.
0.2.7
- Added “Import current toolbar” button that can pull JSON directly from the Subscribed Toolbar extension.
- Optional extension ID field plus visible error feedback when the extension isn’t reachable.
- Successful extension imports now auto-select “Replace entire tree” to overwrite the current tree.
0.2.6
- Adjusted Freemius configuration to use the wp.org-compliant free SDK settings and bumped the plugin version for release.
0.2.5
- Reworked the admin screen with a dedicated license card that shows active plan details, remaining term, and a “Buy Jsonmaker Basic” button, plus an AJAX license-entry form.
- Added toolbar auto-insertion for “Host Your Own Toolbar” and “Edit your toolbar source” links inside an About folder for every change, ensuring free toolbars promote the upgrade path.
- Refined the tree editor UI with compact +/- toggles, cookie-persisted open/closed state, and collapsible action forms that never overlap.
0.2.4
- Added a prominent login call-to-action so returning users can access their trees without hunting for the WordPress screen.
- Ensured successful registrations redirect back to the
[jsonmaker] page instead of dropping users on the default dashboard.
0.2.3
- Enabled Freemius org-compliance mode, renamed helper APIs, and documented the change.
- Added nonce enforcement helpers, centralized input sanitization, and escaped shortcode output to satisfy Plugin Check.
- Bundled Bootstrap assets locally to comply with wp.org’s CDN restrictions.
0.2.2.1
- Bulk import now accepts copies of the “Current JSON” output (e.g.,
{ "username": { ... } }) and unwraps the username wrapper automatically.
0.2.2
- Introduced per-user JSON trees with personalised
/json/<username>/<node>.json endpoints and a dedicated JSON role plus registration flow.
- Refreshed the shortcode UI with Bootstrap styling, actionable onboarding guidance, and centred collapsible toggles.
- Seed new accounts with a “Popular” starter library and ensured sample endpoints are linked for quick testing.
0.2.1
- Addressed WordPress Plugin Check feedback by adding translators comments, tightening escaping, and removing debug logging for a compliance-focused release.
0.2.0
- Renamed the plugin to fishdan Jsonmaker and aligned the text domain, Freemius slug, and packaging directory with the new branding.
0.1.7
- Wrapped bulk import, JSON preview, and the editing tree in collapsible sections with remembered state per user.
- Added “View Node” shortcut links beside each node’s actions for quick JSON inspection.
- Defaulted management panels to start closed for new visitors while keeping the editor open.
- Refined Freemius admin fallbacks and section styling for a more consistent dashboard experience.
0.1.6
- Added a published JSON schema and linked helper text for quick validation.
- Introduced bulk import with append/replace modes, optional append targeting, and duplicate-title safeguards.
- Added slug normalization for JSON endpoint requests so mixed-case and spaced URLs resolve correctly.
- Hardened Freemius admin bootstrapping by pre-populating the screen title and falling back to the bundled icon.
0.1.5
- Added uninstall cleanup for the stored tree and custom capability, plus deactivation rewrite flushing.
- Registered inline assets with explicit versions and localized delete warnings.
- Declared metadata updates for WordPress.org compliance, including current tested version.
- Bundled the Freemius SDK for future distribution and telemetry tooling.
0.1.4
- Added canonical redirect bypass and ensured CORS headers are sent during redirects for the JSON endpoint.
0.1.3
- Updated plugin metadata to credit Daniel Fishman.
0.1.2
- Added CORS headers and OPTIONS handling for the JSON endpoint to support browser extensions.
0.1.1
- Addressed WordPress Plugin Check feedback and improved inline asset handling.
0.1.0
