WordPress connector

Monitor.CAT:
WordPress connector for operational visibility and control.

A WordPress connector plugin that links your site to the Monitor.CAT platform for secure pairing, operational visibility, diagnostics, and authorized remote management workflows.

Pair once. Stay in control.

Install the Plugin See 2-minute preview

Recommended: install from the WordPress Plugin Directory.

Install it. Test it. Remove it anytime. Your site stays yours.

Secure

Diagnostics

Control

The challenge

WordPress is powerful.
Operational visibility is harder to get.

Plugin updates can introduce regressions. Runtime misconfigurations stay hidden until they cause incidents. Remote management without proper authorization is a security risk. And without diagnostics, troubleshooting means guesswork.

Hidden security misconfigurations.

Runtime issues without diagnostics.

No visibility into hosting readiness.

Remote management without authorization controls.

Monitor.CAT gives site owners and administrators a clear operational baseline. Install the connector, complete the guided setup wizard, and get diagnostics, security settings, and remote management controls — paired securely with your Monitor.CAT workspace.

Guided setup wizard with capability checks
Security settings and connection diagnostics
Authorized remote management workflows

Capabilities

What you get after install

Multilingual: English, Hungarian, German, Romanian.

Guided Setup Wizard

Step-by-step pairing flow that verifies hosting and runtime readiness before enabling connected features.

Capability Report

Automated checks for PHP version, REST API availability, HTTPS status, permalink configuration, and runtime requirements.

Security & Diagnostics

Security-related settings, connection diagnostics, and pairing status controls — all within the WordPress admin.

Diagnostic Export

Export system diagnostics for troubleshooting and support workflows — structured and ready for review.

Authorized Remote Management

Support for authorized remote plugin and theme management workflows — enabled only when explicitly configured.

Built for you

Made for three very real realities

You need operational visibility without complexity. The guided setup wizard walks you through pairing your site, verifying hosting readiness, and configuring monitoring — without requiring deep technical expertise.

Guided setupClear diagnosticsAuthorized control

Install the Plugin

How it works

Install. Pair. Stay in control.

The Monitor.CAT connector plugin links your WordPress site to your Monitor.CAT workspace through a guided setup wizard — verifying runtime readiness, establishing secure pairing, and enabling operational visibility and management features.

Install

Install the connector plugin via WordPress.org or HTTPS ZIP upload.

Pair

Complete the guided setup wizard. The plugin verifies hosting and runtime readiness, then establishes secure pairing with your Monitor.CAT workspace.

Operate

Access diagnostics, security settings, and authorized remote management workflows from your Monitor.CAT dashboard.

Installation

3-step setup. Full control.

Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 8.0+

Step 1: Install the connector plugin

Option A: WordPress.org (coming soon)

1In WordPress Admin, go to Plugins → Add New
2Search for Monitor.CAT
3Click Install Now, then Activate

Option B (recommended): Upload the ZIP

Download monitor-cat-1.1.1.zip (HTTPS)

2Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3Upload the ZIP, click Install Now → Activate

Verify integrity before upload — Security Notes

SHA-256: 060257dd7418d1e65c6ba2e82dbe7a5c509b77be33e55c209a3a6cef9c54ffa8

Step 2: Complete the setup wizard and pair your site

Open Monitor.CAT in your WordPress sidebar
Follow the guided setup wizard — the plugin checks runtime readiness (PHP, REST API, HTTPS, permalinks)
Enter your pairing credentials and confirm the secure connection to your Monitor.CAT workspace

You can disconnect or unpair anytime from the same screen.

Step 3: Access diagnostics and operational controls

Review your capability report and diagnostics
Configure security-related settings and service authorization
Enable authorized remote management workflows as needed

Don't see the Plugins menu? Your hosting setup may restrict plugin installs.

Install the Plugin

Trust & safety

Secure by design. Easy to remove.

WordPress.org install option available

Direct ZIP download over HTTPS with SHA-256 checksum

Capability checks before pairing is enabled

Bearer-token authentication for remote endpoints

Remote management requires explicit authorization

Standard WordPress uninstall, no lock-in

Monitor.CAT collects only the technical metadata required to provide monitoring, diagnostics, and connected management features. You control what is paired and what remote actions are authorized.

Teams use Monitor.CAT to stay ahead of production issues

The setup wizard caught a REST API misconfiguration before we went live. Clean integration.

CTO, SaaS Company

Remote plugin management with proper authorization controls — exactly what agency operations need.

Agency Lead

The diagnostics export saved hours of back-and-forth with hosting support. Solid tooling.

Senior WordPress Developer

FAQ

Questions you're already thinking

(we get it)

Is it safer to install from WordPress.org or via ZIP?

For most environments, installing from the WordPress Plugin Directory is the simplest and safest route. Use the ZIP option for manual installs, staging workflows, or restricted environments — verify the SHA-256 checksum before upload.

What does the setup wizard do?

The guided setup wizard verifies your hosting and runtime environment — PHP version, REST API availability, HTTPS configuration, and permalink structure — before enabling the pairing and connected features.

What does the plugin access on my site?

The connector requests only the WordPress capabilities required for its operations. You control connection status, pairing, and service authorization settings directly from the plugin admin screen.

How does remote management work?

Remote plugin and theme management actions are available only when explicitly enabled and authorized by an administrator. Bearer-token authentication is required for all protected remote endpoints.

What data is sent to Monitor.CAT?

Technical site metadata required for service operation: WordPress and PHP version, plugin/theme inventory, site health signals, and connection metadata. Detailed in the Privacy Policy.

My browser warned me about the ZIP. What should I do?

Do not override warnings. Install from WordPress.org instead, or verify the HTTPS source and confirm the SHA-256 checksum matches before uploading.

Can I export diagnostics for hosting support?

Yes. The plugin includes a diagnostic export feature that produces a structured report suitable for troubleshooting and support workflows.

Can I use this for multiple sites?

Yes. Install the connector on each site and manage them from your Monitor.CAT workspace, organized by client, brand, environment, or team.

Can I disconnect without uninstalling?

Yes. Disconnect to pause the connection, keep the plugin installed for later, or uninstall completely. All options are available from the plugin admin screen.

What are the system requirements?

WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 8.0 or higher. The setup wizard verifies your environment automatically before enabling connected features. Not sure about your PHP version? Don't worry — PHP 8.0 was released back in November 2020, so most hosting providers run something much newer by now. Keeping PHP up to date is important for security, and your host can confirm your version if needed.

Ready to connect your WordPress site?

Install the connector, complete the guided setup, and get operational visibility in minutes. If it's not right for you, uninstall cleanly and move on.