WordPress site editors, rejoice: you can now embed live Folderit file listings without ever leaving your content editor! Today we’re unveiling Folderit WP Embed (Beta)—a lightweight plugin that enables you to drop a simple shortcode into any post or page, and instantly list (and link to) files stored in your Folderit DMS account.
Why You’ll Love It
- Zero friction. No PHP templates to edit. Install the plugin, enter your Folderit API credentials, then insert a shortcode.
- Automatic downloads. Every filename is linked to its native Folderit download URL—your visitors get files, not JSON.
- Native styling. Inherits your theme’s fonts, colors, and spacing. Minimal CSS ensures compatibility.
- Lightweight & fast. Uses WordPress transients to cache your API token and file lists, reducing calls to Folderit’s servers.
Key Use Cases
- Policy & Compliance Portals. Publish the latest regulatory documents in a public page; uploads on Folderit immediately appear on your site.
- Team Libraries. Embed shared schematics, style guides or sales enablement materials in your intranet or team blog—always up to date.
- Media Download Pages. Let partners download press kits, logos or brochures with a simple shortcode.
- Automated Reporting. Pair with daily‐email or Slack‐notifier scripts (via our API) for a full “new assets” workflow.
Installation & Setup
- Download & Install
- Grab the ZIP from our GitHub (or download link) and upload it under Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Activate the Folderit WP Embed plugin.
- Configure Your API Credentials
- Go to Settings → Folderit WP Embed.
- Enter your Client ID, Client Secret and Account UID (found in your Folderit dashboard).
- Adjust the Cache TTL (in seconds)—this controls how long your file list is cached before refreshing. Note that the files are only downloadable before refreshing for that amount of time.
- Insert the ShortcodeIn any post or page, type:
[folderit folder_uid=”YOUR_FOLDER_UID” limit=”20″]- folder_uid: the UID of the Folderit folder you wish to list.
- limit: max number of files to display (default: 20).
- Publish & Verify
- Save your post and view it in the browser.
- You should see a clean, clickable list of files. Clicking a filename downloads it directly.
Known Beta Limitations
- No folder nesting in this files-only release; subfolders are not displayed.
- Edge-case styling: in some themes you may see extra line spacing or border inconsistencies—CSS is extremely lightweight and may need “tweaks” in your theme’s stylesheet.
