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Packages ​

Private Packages supports a wide variety of premium WordPress plugins and themes through specialized recipes. Each recipe handles the specific requirements of different vendors and update systems.

What Are Recipes? ​

Recipes are integrations that know how to:

  • Communicate with vendor APIs
  • Authenticate using your license keys
  • Check for new versions
  • Download updated files
  • Validate and activate licenses

Standardized Update Systems ​

Many premium plugins use standardized update systems that Private Packages supports out of the box:

Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) ​

The EDD recipe works with any plugin that uses the Easy Digital Downloads Software Licensing system. This is one of the most common update systems in the WordPress ecosystem.

Examples of EDD-based plugins:

  • Many independent plugin vendors
  • Plugins from smaller companies
  • Custom-built premium plugins

WooCommerce ​

The WooCommerce recipe handles plugins and themes that use WooCommerce's update system for their premium extensions.

Plugin Update Checker (PUC) ​

The PUC recipe supports plugins using the Plugin Update Checker library by YahnisElsts.

Vendor-Specific Recipes ​

For vendors with proprietary update systems, Private Packages includes custom integrations:

Theme Marketplaces ​

Form Builders ​

E-commerce ​

Learning Management ​

Events & Calendars ​

Multilingual ​

Other Services ​

Special Recipes ​

Direct Download ​

The Direct Download recipe is useful when you have a direct download URL for a plugin or theme that doesn't require complex authentication.

Manual Upload ​

The Manual Upload recipe allows you to manually upload .zip files for plugins that don't have an automated update system.

Recipe Features ​

Different recipes support different features:

FeatureDescription
Automatic UpdatesAll recipes check for new versions every 6 hours
License ValidationRecipes implementing HasLicense can validate license keys
License ActivationRecipes implementing Activatable can activate licenses with vendors

Choosing the Right Recipe ​

  1. Check the vendor: Find your plugin/theme vendor in the list above
  2. Look for standardized systems: If not listed, check if it uses EDD, WooCommerce, or PUC
  3. Try Direct Download: If you have a static download URL
  4. Use Manual Upload: As a last resort for plugins without automated updates

Need Help? ​

Each recipe page includes:

  • Required configuration fields
  • Where to find necessary information
  • Special notes and tips
  • Vendor-specific requirements

Browse the individual recipe pages to learn more about setting up your specific plugins and themes.

Recipe Index ​

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F-L ​

M-R ​

T-Z ​