StaticSaver

StaticSaver is a plugin for MODX Revolution that automatically sets file names and media source for elements (templates, chunks, snippets, TVs, or plugins) when you make them static. Useful for developers using local IDEs.

Installation and setup

Install the package via Package Management from the official Repository.

After that you need to configure File Media Sources and System Settings. Find the required settings using the namespace filter "staticsaver".

A detailed setup video for StaticSaver can be watched on YouTube.

StaticSaver system settings

Name	Default	Description
staticsaver.include_category	false	Adds a folder with the category name to the element path. E.g. snippet MySnippet in category MyCategory will be at media_source_path/MyCategory/MySnippet.php
staticsaver.static_default	false	All elements are set to static automatically when opening the element edit form.
staticsaver.static_file_extension	php	File extension for all elements. Has highest priority. Set empty to configure different extensions per element type.
staticsaver.static_chunk_file_extension	php	Chunk file extension. See static_file_extension.
staticsaver.static_plugin_file_extension	php	Plugin file extension. See static_file_extension.
staticsaver.static_snippet_file_extension	php	Snippet file extension. See static_file_extension.
staticsaver.static_template_file_extension	php	Template file extension. See static_file_extension.
staticsaver.static_tv_file_extension	php	TV file extension. See static_file_extension.
staticsaver.static_chunk_media_source	1	Chunk media source.
staticsaver.static_plugin_media_source	1	Plugin media source.
staticsaver.static_snippet_media_source	1	Snippet media source.
staticsaver.static_template_media_source	1	Template media source.
staticsaver.static_tv_media_source	1	TV media source.

Extra development

Report suggestions and issues with StaticSaver on GitHub.

Future plans

• Automatic creation of media sources on install
• Fewer settings by moving them to JSON format