For Plugin Developers

Add one header to your plugin and distribute it from your own server. No approval process, no gatekeepers.

The Basics

/**
 * Plugin Name: My Plugin
 * Version: 1.0.0
 * Troy: repo.example.com
 */

That's it. Users with Troy Client installed will receive updates from repo.example.com.

In This Section

• Quick Start — Get Troy working in 5 minutes
• Troy Headers — Header reference
• Dependencies — Declare plugin dependencies
• Troy Embed — Auto-install Troy Client (code snippet)
• Troy Installer — Auto-install Troy Client (plugin)

You'll Also Need

To distribute plugins via Troy, you need a Troy Server. See Troy Server Installation.

Ensuring Troy Client is Available

Users need Troy Client to receive updates. Choose a method:

Next Steps

Start with the Quick Start guide to add Troy support to your first plugin, then explore Troy Headers for advanced configuration options.