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Timestamp:
03/21/2026 03:53:14 PM (13 days ago)
Author:
monitorcat
Message:

Improve readme: expanded description, module list, presets, more FAQs

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monitor-cat
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  • monitor-cat/tags/1.1.1/readme.txt

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    1313== Description ==
    1414
    15 Monitor.Cat is a modular WordPress operations plugin providing backups, security hardening, SMTP mail bridge, file scanning, WebP image conversion, URL redirects, privacy consent logging, and remote API control.
     15Monitor.Cat is a modular WordPress operations plugin that puts backups, security, mail delivery, performance optimization, and remote management in one place — without bloating your site with five separate plugins.
     16
     17= Why Monitor.Cat? =
     18
     19Every module is independent. Enable only what you need, disable the rest. Zero overhead from features you don't use.
     20
     21= Modules =
     22
     23* **Backup** — Scheduled and on-demand database and file backups with chunked processing for large sites.
     24* **Security** — Login hardening, file integrity checks, and risk diagnostics.
     25* **SMTP / Mail Bridge** — Send WordPress emails through SMTP or provider APIs (Mailgun, SendGrid, Postmark) with one-click configuration.
     26* **Scanner** — Detect modified core files, suspicious code patterns, and malware signatures.
     27* **WebP** — Automatic image conversion to WebP format for faster page loads.
     28* **Redirect** — Manage 301/302 URL redirects from the WordPress admin.
     29* **Privacy** — Consent logging and privacy compliance tools.
     30* **Remote API** — Securely connect to the [Monitor.Cat dashboard](https://app.monitor.cat) for centralized multi-site management with HMAC-signed communication.
     31* **Logger** — Centralized operational logs with configurable retention.
     32* **Info** — System diagnostics and environment health checks (PHP, memory, cron status).
     33
     34= Presets =
     35
     36Get started fast with built-in configuration presets for common setups: company sites, WooCommerce stores, and agency-managed sites.
    1637
    1738= External Services =
    … …  
    3657== Installation ==
    3758
    38 1. Upload the `monitor-cat` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
     591. Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory (Plugins > Add New > search "Monitor.Cat"), or upload the `monitor-cat` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
    39602. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.
    40 3. Navigate to Monitor.Cat > Setup Wizard to configure the plugin.
     613. Navigate to Monitor.Cat > Setup Wizard to choose a preset and enable your modules.
    4162
    4263== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    … …  
    4667PHP 8.0 or higher is required.
    4768
     69= What modules are included? =
     70
     71Ten modules: Backup, Security, SMTP / Mail Bridge, Scanner, WebP, Redirect, Privacy, Remote API, Logger, and Info. Each can be enabled or disabled independently.
     72
     73= Do I have to use all the modules? =
     74
     75No. Every module is optional. Enable only what you need — disabled modules have zero performance impact.
     76
    4877= Does this plugin send data to external servers? =
    4978
    50 Only when you explicitly enable and configure the Remote module. See the External Services section above for full details.
     79Only when you explicitly enable and configure the Remote module. See the External Services section above for full details. No data is sent until you initiate a connection.
     80
     81= Is it free? =
     82
     83The plugin is free and open source (GPLv2). The optional [Monitor.Cat dashboard](https://app.monitor.cat) provides centralized multi-site management.
     84
     85= Does it work with WooCommerce? =
     86
     87Yes. Monitor.Cat includes a WooCommerce preset that pre-configures the most useful modules for online stores.
    5188
    5289== Screenshots ==

  • monitor-cat/trunk/readme.txt

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    1313== Description ==
    1414
    15 Monitor.Cat is a modular WordPress operations plugin providing backups, security hardening, SMTP mail bridge, file scanning, WebP image conversion, URL redirects, privacy consent logging, and remote API control.
     15Monitor.Cat is a modular WordPress operations plugin that puts backups, security, mail delivery, performance optimization, and remote management in one place — without bloating your site with five separate plugins.
     16
     17= Why Monitor.Cat? =
     18
     19Every module is independent. Enable only what you need, disable the rest. Zero overhead from features you don't use.
     20
     21= Modules =
     22
     23* **Backup** — Scheduled and on-demand database and file backups with chunked processing for large sites.
     24* **Security** — Login hardening, file integrity checks, and risk diagnostics.
     25* **SMTP / Mail Bridge** — Send WordPress emails through SMTP or provider APIs (Mailgun, SendGrid, Postmark) with one-click configuration.
     26* **Scanner** — Detect modified core files, suspicious code patterns, and malware signatures.
     27* **WebP** — Automatic image conversion to WebP format for faster page loads.
     28* **Redirect** — Manage 301/302 URL redirects from the WordPress admin.
     29* **Privacy** — Consent logging and privacy compliance tools.
     30* **Remote API** — Securely connect to the [Monitor.Cat dashboard](https://app.monitor.cat) for centralized multi-site management with HMAC-signed communication.
     31* **Logger** — Centralized operational logs with configurable retention.
     32* **Info** — System diagnostics and environment health checks (PHP, memory, cron status).
     33
     34= Presets =
     35
     36Get started fast with built-in configuration presets for common setups: company sites, WooCommerce stores, and agency-managed sites.
    1637
    1738= External Services =
    … …  
    3657== Installation ==
    3758
    38 1. Upload the `monitor-cat` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
     591. Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory (Plugins > Add New > search "Monitor.Cat"), or upload the `monitor-cat` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
    39602. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.
    40 3. Navigate to Monitor.Cat > Setup Wizard to configure the plugin.
     613. Navigate to Monitor.Cat > Setup Wizard to choose a preset and enable your modules.
    4162
    4263== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    … …  
    4667PHP 8.0 or higher is required.
    4768
     69= What modules are included? =
     70
     71Ten modules: Backup, Security, SMTP / Mail Bridge, Scanner, WebP, Redirect, Privacy, Remote API, Logger, and Info. Each can be enabled or disabled independently.
     72
     73= Do I have to use all the modules? =
     74
     75No. Every module is optional. Enable only what you need — disabled modules have zero performance impact.
     76
    4877= Does this plugin send data to external servers? =
    4978
    50 Only when you explicitly enable and configure the Remote module. See the External Services section above for full details.
     79Only when you explicitly enable and configure the Remote module. See the External Services section above for full details. No data is sent until you initiate a connection.
     80
     81= Is it free? =
     82
     83The plugin is free and open source (GPLv2). The optional [Monitor.Cat dashboard](https://app.monitor.cat) provides centralized multi-site management.
     84
     85= Does it work with WooCommerce? =
     86
     87Yes. Monitor.Cat includes a WooCommerce preset that pre-configures the most useful modules for online stores.
    5188
    5289== Screenshots ==
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