Changelog

Follow new updates and improvements to SnipVault.

March 20th, 2025

  • Improved error viewer logic

  • Improved PHP error log styles

  • Minor bug fixes

  • Fixed issue with PHP and 8.1 where composer would flag incompatibility (plugin requires 8.1 and above)

March 18th, 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Apache servers that was blocking downloadable plugins

  • Resolved bug where save functionality was failing in diff view

  • Fixed critical issue preventing snippets from being properly saved on some setups

New Features

  • Added integrated PHP error log for improved debugging and troubleshooting

March 17th, 2025

New Features

  • Hook Browser: Added new component for selecting and searching WordPress hooks

  • Formatting Support: Implemented Prettier for code snippets with automatic formatting on save

  • PHP Enhancements: Added load location option for PHP snippets

  • Export Improvements: Added global variables to plugin exports

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed diff editor issue where changes wouldn't save without exiting before saving

  • Fixed persistent issue with snippet settings panel visibility

  • Resolved import path problems in SCSS files

  • Fixed critical bug with custom plugin exports that could cause fatal errors when installed

This update focuses on improving the editing experience with automatic formatting and better WordPress hook integration, while fixing several important bugs that affected snippet editing and exports.

March 16th, 2025

Major New Features

Conditions Builder

  • Create and manage conditional logic for your snippets

  • Control when and where your snippets load based on specific conditions

  • Fine-tune snippet execution with an intuitive interface

PHP Global Variables

  • Define custom PHP constants for use across all PHP snippets

  • Create reusable variables accessible throughout your codebase

  • Simplify snippet management with shared data

Snippet Enhancements

PHP Improvements

  • Added comprehensive PHP autocomplete with WordPress-specific features

  • Added optional hook parameter support for PHP snippets

  • Enhanced integration with WordPress core functionality

SCSS Support

  • Added option to view compiled CSS output for SCSS snippets

  • Simplified debugging and troubleshooting of style issues

User Experience Improvements

  • Added confirmation modal for plugin creation and snippet exports

  • Added manual download link when automatic downloads are blocked

  • Added tooltip to import snippets icon

  • Fixed overflow scroll issues on the settings page

Developer Updates

  • Rewrote plugin packager class for improved performance

  • Fixed potential error with Claude endpoint registration

  • Improved overall stability and reliability


This update focuses on empowering developers with more control over their snippets through conditional logic, while adding quality-of-life improvements to the workflow. Upgrade today to take advantage of these powerful new features!

March 13th, 2025

We're thrilled to announce our biggest update yet to SnipVault, bringing professional developer tools directly into your WordPress admin!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Powerful New Features

WordPress CLI Interface

Execute WP-CLI commands directly from your admin dashboard! Debug, manage, and maintain your site without switching to terminal. Perfect for quick fixes and advanced site management.

Advanced SQL Editor

Take control of your database with our new SQL Editor. Run queries, explore table structures, and manage your data - all with comprehensive security guardrails built in.

File Browser

Navigate, edit, and manage your site files without FTP clients or server access. See your entire WordPress installation in one intuitive interface.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Enterprise-Grade Security

All new power tools feature multiple layers of protection:

  • Time-limited activation (max 1 hour)

  • Admin-only access controls

  • Ability to completely disable features

  • Security notifications for sensitive operations

  • Parameter sanitisation and query validation

โœจ Editor & UI Improvements

  • Code Formatting: One-click beautify for your code

  • Adjustable Font Size: Customize your coding experience

  • Unsaved Changes Protection: Never lose your work again

  • Collapsible Side Panel: More space for your code

  • Improved Navigation: Easier access to your snippets

  • Fixed Folder Bug: Snippets stay active when moved to folders

๐Ÿ”ฎ Roadmap: Just the Beginning

This release marks the first iteration of our powerful developer tools, and we're just getting started. The File Browser, SQL Editor, and WP-CLI features introduced in this update are the foundation for what's to come.

We have an exciting development roadmap ahead with plans to expand and enhance these tools in future releases. While we're keeping specific details under wraps for now, you can expect significant improvements and new capabilities that will make these features even more powerful and user-friendly.

๐Ÿ  Better Organisation

SnipVault now has a dedicated home in your admin menu for faster access to all your snippets and new power tools.

This update represents our commitment to making SnipVault not just a code snippet manager, but a complete WordPress development toolkit - all while maintaining the highest security standards.

March 4th, 2025

SnipVault 1.0.03 just dropped with some cool upgrades! This March 4th release tightens up security for killing scripts on SnipVault page and adds both HTML and auto-compiling SCSS snippet types. We've thrown in smart conditional logic so snippets only show for the right users, plus an AI assistant that works directly with your snippets (just bring your own Claude API key). Lots of good stuff packed into this one!

  • Enhanced security for killing scripts on snipvault page

  • Added HTML snippet types

  • Added SCSS snippet types with auto compile to css

  • Added conditional logic for snippets that allows them to be loaded for logged in / logged out users and also perform capability checks

  • Added AI assistant that can work directly with your snippets (claude API key required)

March 3rd, 2025

Small stability update that adds a new super global for debugging your PHP snippets:

https://feedback.snipvault.co/dashboard/articles/3215268

  • Fixed issue with importing snippets as draft

  • Added failsafe global variable to stop snippets if problems arise from your code:

February 26th, 2025

  • Added catch so snippets don't run during SnipVault rest requests

  • Added settings link beneath plugin

February 26th, 2025

Initial SnipVault release!