Show HN: WP Foundry, a desktop WordPress management tool

Show HN: WP Foundry, a desktop WordPress management tool(wpfoundry.app)

13 points by mikeywazowski 2 years ago | 16 comments

lioeters 2 years ago |

The software looks good, with potential to be useful. It's a desktop app to manage local and remote WordPress sites.

For feedback, I think the wording in the Team page (linked from site footer) can be improved. Currently it links to an About Me page, with personal details about how the project took so long because it was neglected for some time, which erodes confidence; or about being made redundant, so he's now working on the product full time. Don't tell us negative things about the past, like neglecting the product or losing a job - it doesn't matter to the users. Tell us where it's at now, and the bright future where it's going. Re-word the page so that only positivity comes through, like: "Recently I've committed to working on the product full time, and it's growing fast every day!"

mikeywazowski 2 years ago | |

Ah yes of course, that makes sense. I'll update that page as soon as I can.

Thank you very much for your feedback, I really appreciate it!

Z7YCx5ieof4Std 2 years ago |

I just tested it. I really want to like it but i'll wait

Somethings i noticed. BTW using a Mac

App I get errors when trying to connect. Error: Connection lost before handshake and something else

Why cant i edit the saved site. Now i have to delete and add again. After doing that once, not gonna do it twice

Website Why is there no download app menu entry on the site. Now i have to login and figure out on the dashboard that there is a page with a link to a dropbox.

Just like a said. I really want to like it. But not now

mikeywazowski 2 years ago | |

Ok - thanks for your feedback!

I've been meaning to make saved sites editable - will implement this asap.

Regarding the app download, I figured you have to log in anyway to get the license key, and the direct download link is on the same page. The Dropbox link is only required for older versions of the app, and the latest version (1.0.6) includes auto updates. I get your point though - this process could definitely be improved; hopefully I'll have time tomorrow.

I'm not sure about the connection issue - I'll do some testing on my mac tomorrow to try to replicate the error, and will hopefully have an update very soon!

aprilnya 2 years ago |

This seems cool, but can a WP management tool really be powerful if it isn’t just embedding the actual WP admin page? Since it means you can’t configure plugins that add their own configuration and stuff…

toomuchtodo 2 years ago | |

Could be making the same http/rest calls?

aprilnya 2 years ago | | |

Sure but adding support and UI for every single WP plugin that exists isn’t feasible

mikeywazowski 2 years ago | | |

Yeah this is what I plan to do, although it's not implemented yet.

mikeywazowski 2 years ago | |

Yeah that's a fair point. The purpose of the application isn't to provide fine-grained control over plugins etc yet.. However, I do intend to add settings configuration for some plugins. Which plugins I'll do this for depends on their popularity and whether they have WP-CLI compatibility built in.

In the meantime I may see if I can also embed the WP admin page so the user has quick access if they want to change anything.

Thanks for your feedback!

huxflux 2 years ago |

Gonna follow this one, keep at it OP! the community need something like this.

rocksalad 2 years ago |

Looks cool, will share it with a colleague, might try it out.

universenz 2 years ago |

A fellow HN Kiwi. Nice work on this Mike. Keen to see how it develops!

mikeywazowski 2 years ago | |

Thanks! Yeah I always like seeing other Kiwis' work on here, so had to share.

(and y'know, for SEO purposes etc. cough cough)