'Version Check" for all XF Addons

[Dragonfruit]

@AndyB has a Version check addon for all XF2addon.com addons:

Version check

Description: Checks add-ons developed by XF2 Addons and reports if any need upgrading. (Example of Version check link) (Example of Version check page) Features: All phrases start with versioncheck_ for your convenience. How to use...

www.xf2addons.com

I think this would be super helpful and make major upgrades like the move to the upcoming 2.3 less painful.

If Developers have inputted XF 2.3 compatibility, it'd be great to see confirm compatibility from a list overview like that.

 

[Dragonfruit]

I also have multiple boards and I’ve just created a new development board to develop a new style for an additional board. Once that’s done and ready we’ll acquire another XenForo license and launch it with a new domain.

I’m not alone in owning or managing multiple XenForo boards either. Having an organized addons list detailing current version installed, available update and XF compatibility is huge, especially when each forum uses different sets of addons as they cater to different needs.

 

[Alpha1]

This should be core IMO.

Preferably take it one step further and have 1-click upgrades:

One click upgrades for third-party addon

The one click upgrade function for core and official addons is awesome. It would be great if we could have the same for third party addons. What I suggest is the following: To make use of this function addon developers must upload their release package to a server or service hosted by XenForo...

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Actually, it seems that you are proposing 1-click upgrades. In that case this is a duplicate suggestion.

 

[TPerry]

They've done it before for 1.5:

I think you missed this part of one of my earlier posts.

As I said, the EXACT function you are asking about was provided under a 1.x add-on, and my pocketbook REALLY liked the fact that it was.

That add-on made me some nice pocket change from having to rescue people from it after they "messed up".

 

[CM30]

Apologies for the late response, but I'd definitely second this suggestion, both in terms of checking version compatibility and providing a way to one click update add ons. WordPress has had this feature for a long time, and it's been a godsend as far as keeping themes and plugins up to date there, while for XenForo it seems like the 'solution' is 'look for the add on in Google, and see if the results that pop up show an updated version number'.

Definitely want to second this one.

 

[Wildcat Media]

The difficult part with one-click upgrades is that some of the third party addons are hosted here on XF and others (usually paid addons) require logins on the developers' own sites to access them.

 

[Suzanne O]

Think this is something that vBulletin do.
a good idea

 

[Bubbles]

I would like to bump this suggestion as a core XenForo feature, e.g., by allowing addons to specify a URL that returns a structured response of the latest version of the addon available that can be compared to the currently installed version. Even absent any other "nice" features such as actually handling the upgrade, the ability to have uniform version checks would be immensely valuable as more vulnerabilities are discovered each day in various libraries driven in part by AI. We've had to implement a fairly extensive version checking mechanism for monitoring (we use Datadog) to check for new CVEs and versions of addons, but it is a giant pain to maintain.

Alternatively, though more work, I do think addons would be better served through composer repositories, but that's obviously a much bigger discussion.

 

[smallwheels]

I would like to bump this suggestion as a core XenForo feature, e.g., by allowing addons to specify a URL that returns a structured response of the latest version of the addon available that can be compared to the currently installed version.

It has been announced for 2.4 already two years ago:

XF 2.4 Thread 'Add-on update notifications'

Nov 25, 2024

Welcome to the first "Have you seen...?" post for XenForo 2.4! As we discussed a couple of months ago, XenForo 2.4 will focus mainly on quality-of-life improvements for admins, moderators and users, and today's first look at our next version absolutely ticks that box.

Occasionally the inspiration for new features doesn't solely come from the suggestions forum and at times we sit up and take notice of what is popular in the Resource Manager. In this particular case, the Add-on update notifier by @mazzly caught our attention as not only being widely sought after but...

• Chris D
• Replies: 65
• Forum: Have you seen...?

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Until 2.4 comes out you can use this addon (already since 2022):

Add-on Update Notifier

Dec 30, 2022

🚨 Receive auto alerts when your 🛠️ installed add-ons have some 🆕 versions/updates available

• mazzly
• addon management addon upgrades addon-upgrade addons essential addons
• Add-ons [2.x]

This add on is what will be integrated in 2.4.

 

[Bubbles]

It has been announced for 2.4 already two years ago:

XF 2.4 Thread 'Add-on update notifications'

Nov 25, 2024

Welcome to the first "Have you seen...?" post for XenForo 2.4! As we discussed a couple of months ago, XenForo 2.4 will focus mainly on quality-of-life improvements for admins, moderators and users, and today's first look at our next version absolutely ticks that box.

Occasionally the inspiration for new features doesn't solely come from the suggestions forum and at times we sit up and take notice of what is popular in the Resource Manager. In this particular case, the Add-on update notifier by @mazzly caught our attention as not only being widely sought after but...

• Chris D
• Replies: 65
• Forum: Have you seen...?

• 
• 

Until 2.4 comes out you can use this addon (already since 2022):

Add-on Update Notifier

Dec 30, 2022

🚨 Receive auto alerts when your 🛠️ installed add-ons have some 🆕 versions/updates available

• mazzly
• addon management addon upgrades addon-upgrade addons essential addons
• Add-ons [2.x]

This add on is what will be integrated in 2.4.

Thanks, missed this in my search