Well-Known File Manager

A WordPress plugin for managing files in the .well-known directory. This plugin provides an easy-to-use interface for creating and managing various .well-known files that are commonly used for security verification, app associations, and other web standards.

Features

• Easy Management: Simple toggle switches to enable/disable .well-known files
• Physical File Creation: Creates actual files in the .well-known directory for maximum compatibility
• Content Editing: Built-in content editor for each file type with syntax highlighting
• Default Templates: Pre-configured templates for common .well-known files
• Validation: Content validation to ensure files meet required standards
• Priority Files: Highlighted support for important files like security.txt, assetlinks.json, and apple-app-site-association
• Automatic Cleanup: Removes files when disabled to keep your server clean

Supported Files

The plugin supports a wide range of .well-known files including:

• Security Files: security.txt, security-txt
• App Associations: assetlinks.json, apple-app-site-association
• Protocol Handlers: change-password, gpc, hoba
• Discovery: host-meta, host-meta.json, nodeinfo
• Authentication: openid-configuration, oauth-authorization-server
• And many more...

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/well-known-file-manager/
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Navigate to 'Settings > Well-Known File Manager' to configure your files

Usage

1. Enable Files: Use the toggle switches to enable the .well-known files you need
2. Edit Content: Click the "Save" button to edit the content of each file
3. Restore Defaults: Use the "Restore Default" button to reset content to recommended defaults
4. Automatic Creation: When enabled, files are automatically created in your .well-known directory
5. Automatic Cleanup: When disabled, files are automatically removed from your server

How It Works

This plugin takes a physical file approach rather than routing requests through WordPress:

• When Enabled: Creates actual files in your .well-known directory
• When Disabled: Removes the files from your server
• No Server Configuration: Works on any hosting setup without requiring .htaccess modifications
• Maximum Compatibility: Files are served directly by your web server for optimal performance

Benefits

• Universal Compatibility: Works on any hosting provider without special configuration
• Better Performance: Files are served directly by the web server, not through WordPress
• Simplified Setup: No need to configure rewrite rules or server settings
• Automatic Management: Files are created and removed automatically based on your settings
• Clean Server: Disabled files are completely removed from your server

File Permissions

The plugin automatically sets appropriate file permissions (644) for the created .well-known files. Make sure your web server has write permissions to your site's root directory for the plugin to function properly.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin's GitHub repository or contact the author.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Changelog

1.4.2

• Major Change: Switched to physical file creation approach
• Removed .htaccess dependency and complexity
• Added automatic file creation/deletion
• Improved compatibility across all hosting environments
• Simplified setup process
• Added automatic cleanup on plugin deactivation