How to Push a WordPress Plugin to SVN Using macOS Terminal

This step-by-step guide outlines the process of uploading and tagging a WordPress plugin to the WordPress SVN repository using the macOS Terminal. By following these instructions, you'll learn how to prepare your plugin files, commit changes, and properly tag a new release. Let's dive in!

Steps to Push Your Plugin

1. Install SVN on macOS

Ensure SVN is installed on your system. Open Terminal and run:

brew install svn
svn --version

This installs SVN and verifies the installation.

2. Check Out the Plugin Repository

Download the WordPress plugin repository to your local machine. Replace my-plugin-slug with your plugin's slug:

svn co https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/my-plugin-slug/ blackswan-plugin-source

3. Navigate to the Plugin Directory

Change into the directory where the repository was downloaded:

cd blackswan-plugin-source

4. Add All Files to the Trunk Directory

Add your plugin files to the trunk directory for the current version. Use:

svn add trunk/*

5. Commit Changes with a Message

Commit the files to the repository with a descriptive commit message:

svn ci -m 'release v2.7.0'

If SVN prompts for credentials and they fail, include your username and password directly:

svn ci -m 'release v2.7.0' --username your_username --password your_password

6. Tag the Release Version

To create a new version tag, copy the trunk directory to the appropriate version in the tags folder:

svn cp trunk tags/2.7.0

7. Commit the New Tag

Commit the tagged version with an appropriate message:

svn ci -m "tagging version 2.7.0"

Final Notes

Always ensure your files in the trunk directory are updated and tested before committing.
Tagging versions in the tags folder helps maintain a clear version history for users.
Use meaningful commit messages to document changes and updates.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and deploy your WordPress plugin using SVN on macOS. Happy coding! 🎉

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