- What is ntzrbtr/shopware-plugin-management used for?
- It is a PHP package for automating Shopware 6 plugin administration from Laravel or other PHP applications. It provides a consistent API for listing installed plugins and for installing, uninstalling, activating, deactivating, and updating extensions. Developers use it to move repetitive Shopware admin tasks into application code, commands, or deployment workflows.
- How do I install ntzrbtr/shopware-plugin-management via Composer?
- Install it with Composer by running composer require ntzrbtr/shopware-plugin-management in your project. Then follow the package README to configure access to your Shopware 6 instance, such as API credentials or connection settings. Because configuration details can change between releases, check the repository documentation for the exact setup steps.
- Does this package work with Laravel applications?
- Yes. The package is designed for developers automating Shopware administration tasks within Laravel applications, and it is distributed as a Composer package. You can use its API from Laravel services, jobs, or custom Artisan commands. Confirm the Laravel and PHP version constraints in composer.json before adding it to an existing app.
- Which Shopware version does this package support?
- The package targets Shopware 6 and is intended for plugin management tasks on Shopware 6 installations. The exact supported Laravel, PHP, and Shopware 6 minor versions are defined in the package composer.json and README. Check those constraints before installing it in production, especially if you run an older Shopware 6 release.
- How do I list installed Shopware plugins with this package?
- Use the package's plugin listing API to retrieve installed Shopware plugins instead of querying the administration database directly. The listing is useful for building admin dashboards, audit reports, or deployment checks. See the README or source for the exact method names and return format in your installed version.
- Can I install and activate a Shopware plugin programmatically?
- Yes. The package is built to install and activate Shopware plugins programmatically through its API. This is useful for automated provisioning, staging environment setup, and release workflows. Validate the operation on a non-production Shopware instance first because plugin installation can trigger migrations, cache changes, or other side effects.
- Can I uninstall or deactivate Shopware plugins through this package?
- Yes. It supports uninstalling and deactivating Shopware plugins as part of its plugin management API. These operations are typically used when cleaning up environments, rolling back extensions, or scripting maintenance tasks. Always test destructive operations on staging and make sure you have backups before uninstalling plugins in production.
- Can I update Shopware extensions with this package?
- Yes. Updating extensions is one of the supported plugin management tasks described for the package. You can use it to automate extension updates from Laravel code or scheduled commands. Review Shopware and plugin-specific upgrade notes before automating updates, since some extensions require additional migration or configuration steps.
- How should I test Shopware plugin management automation safely?
- Test against a staging Shopware 6 instance with credentials that match your production setup but do not affect live data. Cover listing, install, activation, deactivation, uninstall, and update paths, including failure cases such as unavailable plugins or invalid credentials. Keep destructive tests out of production and verify that your automation handles Shopware API errors cleanly.
- What are alternatives to using this package for Shopware plugin management?
- Common alternatives include the Shopware 6 Admin API directly, Shopware CLI commands, custom PHP scripts, or deployment tooling that wraps those interfaces. This package is most useful when you want a consistent Composer-installed API inside a Laravel application. Compare maintenance status, documentation, and supported Shopware versions before choosing an approach.