LocalDev Switcher
Easily switch between version-controlled plugins and local development versions by toggling in the Plugins screen.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 29 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 29 days ago).
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Description
LocalDev Switcher allows you to seamlessly toggle between production plugins and their local development versions.
Usage:
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Place your local dev version of a plugin in:
wp-content/plugins/localdev-{plugin-slug}
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You should now have two directories containing the same plugin inside your
/plugins/:/plugins/your-plugin/– Loaded from VCS/WordPress.org Plugins/etc./plugins/localdev-your-plugin/– Your local development version
- Use LocalDev Switcher to toggle between the version-controlled and local versions. The toggle UI appears in the plugin meta row.
LocalDev Switcher prevents double-loading and ensures only the desired version is active.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Follow the usage instructions to begin switching between plugin versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, LocalDev Switcher is designed for plugins only.
LocalDev Switcher will default to using the version-controlled plugin.
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Changelog
0.7.0
- Adding
update-assets.ymlaction for futureTested up toedits without a full deploy.
0.6.9
- Adding proper perms for uploading ZIP to GitHub release.
0.6.8
- Updating deploy action to follow latest conventions for
10up/action-wordpress-plugin-deploy. - Adding WordPress.org Plugin
/assets/via/.wordpress-org/.
0.6.7
- Updating deploy action
10up/action-wordpress-plugin-deploytov1.4.0to support our current, simple deploy workflow.
0.6.6
- Fixing deploy action version
0.6.5
- Releasing on WordPress.org Plugins.
0.6.4
- Updating method for finding plugins within
/plugins/. - Updating “Usage” documentation for clarity.
0.6.3
- First public release. Toggle between VCS and local plugin versions via
localdev-{plugin-slug}pattern.

