[Plugin Pack Task] P04 WP Plugin Dependency Sponsor Insights

[ashleyshaw]

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title: Task - P04 WordPress Plugin Dependency Sponsor Insights
description: Plugin for analysing plugin dependencies and managing compatibility
last_updated: 2026-06-08
created: 2026-06-08
status: active
type: task
parent: EPIC-01

Task: P04 - WordPress Plugin Dependency Sponsor Insights

Overview

The WordPress Plugin Dependency Sponsor Insights plugin provides detailed analysis of plugin dependencies, version compatibility requirements, and maintenance status, helping site administrators make informed decisions about plugin selection and upgrades.

Requirements

Functional Requirements

• Analyse plugin dependencies and relationships
• Track version compatibility matrices
• Monitor plugin maintenance status and updates
• Identify security vulnerabilities in dependencies
• Provide conflict detection and resolution suggestions
• Generate comprehensive dependency reports
• Integration with WordPress.org plugin directory

Technical Requirements

• PHP 7.4 minimum
• Compatible with WordPress 6.0+
• RESTful API for dependency data
• Integration with WordPress plugin system
• Scheduled tasks for dependency updates

Accessibility Requirements

• All reporting interfaces must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA standards
• Colour-coded status indicators must have text alternatives
• Dependency graphs must be accessible via keyboard
• Reports must be available in multiple formats
• Data tables must have proper headers and semantic markup

Acceptance Criteria

• Successfully identify plugin dependencies
• Parse and display dependency hierarchies
• Track version compatibility requirements
• Detect security vulnerabilities
• Generate compatible configuration reports
• Accessibility testing passed (WCAG 2.2 AA)
• Documentation with integration examples

Implementation Notes

• Leverage WordPress.org plugin metadata
• Implement intelligent caching strategies
• Provide both CLI and UI interfaces
• Create automation for dependency validation
• Support custom repository sources

Definition of Ready (DoR)

• Task described and scoped
• Estimate added if relevant

Definition of Done (DoD)

• Task completed and documented
• Changelog entry prepared for PR
• PR uses correct branch prefix

[linear-code]

LS-1006

LS-1074

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