Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater Addon

Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater - Manage Releases from Git Repositories

Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater is an add-on that simplifies the distribution of files downloaded through the Easy Digital Downloads store directly from Git repositories. This solution is aimed at theme and plugin developers and digital product owners who want to control versions, publish releases, and share installer packages directly from GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

Functionalities and possibilities

• Integration with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket repositories – download selected tags or branches as distribution packages.
• Easy Digital Downloads product-specific repository mapping – allows you to assign a file source to an item in your store.
• Selecting the versioning method – support for semantic tags and branch names as product versions.
• Access Credentials Configuration - Support for SSH tokens and keys to retrieve private repositories.
• Download schedules and manual refresh of release metadata – synchronize new release information with the repository.
• Package Content Validation - Checking the file structure before making it available for download.
• File size and server limit support – options to split or compress packages for large repositories.

User benefits

Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater reduces the time it takes to publish a new product release and streamlines version management. Store administrators have a central location where they can assign repositories to products, control sources, and monitor available versions. Developers gain a mechanism to quickly distribute changes to the repository to the download directory, maintaining versioning order.

• Easier deployment of fixes and new features – releases from the repository become available without manual file uploads.
• Access Management Security – Private repositories remain secure with token/key integration.
• Saves administrative time – automatic download of packages from the repository eliminates the need to manually create ZIP files.
• Version consistency – The ability to use Git tags as the basis for release numbering makes it easier to track changes.

Practical applications

• Developers selling paid plugins or themes through Easy Digital Downloads who host the code in private GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket repositories.
• B2B software companies want to control which releases reach customers and associate them with specific items in the store.
• Extension and library developers who prefer to publish official Git packages directly to the digital storefront without additional manual processing.

Requirements and Compatibility

The add-on works in a WordPress environment with the Easy Digital Downloads plugin installed. Using private repositories requires appropriate credentials (tokens or SSH keys) configured in the configuration. Support applies to standard Git providers (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and self-hosted repositories that support the Git protocol.

Installation and basic configuration

The installation process involves adding the extension to WordPress, activating it, and assigning the repository to the product in the Easy Digital Downloads directory. In the configuration panel, the user specifies the repository URL, selects a branch or tag, and enters any credentials. After synchronization, the release metadata (version, date, description) becomes available for the product, and the package files can be downloaded according to the configured distribution rules.

Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater makes it easy to centrally manage installation packages sourced directly from Git, making it suitable for both small shops with a few products and larger deployments requiring strict version control.