This page defines the standard checklist template used to document baseline plugin configurations within this WordPress and Bricks operational system.
It is intended for reuse across plugin configuration pages and may also be adapted by IT teams for internal documentation and operational workflows.
Intended Use
- Document baseline plugin configuration consistently
- Support repeatable installs, migrations, and recoveries
- Reduce configuration drift and undocumented changes
- Provide a clear operational reference for IT readers
Plugin Configuration Checklist Template
The following template is used as the canonical structure for individual plugin configuration pages.
This page documents the baseline configuration for the {Plugin Name} plugin as used within this WordPress + Bricks stack.
Its purpose is to establish a predictable, stable, and auditable configuration that supports security, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
Plugin Purpose
{Describe the single, documented role this plugin serves. No overlap. No secondary responsibilities.}
Preconditions
- Plugin Baseline — Required Plugins & Purpose Map is completed and approved
- Plugin is installed and activated
- License is activated (if applicable)
Configuration Characteristics
- Supports settings export/import: {Yes / No}
- Multiple export/import locations: {Yes / No}
- Multiple exportable configuration types: {Yes / No}
- Partial export only: {Yes / No}
- Manual configuration required: {Yes / No}
Baseline Configuration — Import / Export (If Available)
Some plugins provide one or more locations where configuration data can be exported or imported. These may represent different configuration types and must be handled individually.
- Identify all plugin screens that expose export or import functionality
- Document each exportable configuration type separately
- Export all applicable configuration items for backup and reuse
- When importing, apply each configuration type intentionally
- Save settings after each import and confirm successful application
Baseline Configuration — Manual Settings
The following settings cannot be fully exported or reliably restored and must be configured manually to match the documented baseline.
- {Setting name}: {Value}
- {Setting name}: {Value}
- {Setting name}: {Value}
Settings That Cannot Be Persisted
Some plugin settings are environment‑specific or session‑dependent and cannot be persisted through export or import mechanisms.
- License state indicators or activation confirmations
- Server‑specific paths, URLs, or system references
- Transient validation or onboarding states
Validation Checklist
- No warnings or errors are present in the plugin UI
- Licensed features are active and available
- All configured settings persist after page reload
Known Failure Modes
- Settings imported before license activation
- Partial imports silently overwriting manual settings
- Configuration not taking effect until cache is cleared
- Errors resolving only after a server reboot or environment reset
Governance Rules
- Settings are applied once and treated as baseline
- Ad‑hoc changes are avoided
- Changes require documented justification
Pause & Lock
Once approved, this plugin configuration becomes a locked input for downstream SEO, performance, and operational workflows.
Usage Notes
- This template is not an execution checklist
- It is a documentation and governance standard
- Individual plugin pages may omit sections that do not apply
- The structure should remain consistent across all plugin configuration pages