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Developer Guide

Build custom addons, integrate client software, and connect to WooNooW REST APIs.

Overview

WooNooW is built with extensibility, strong isolation boundaries, and developer-first workflows in mind. Whether you are distributing licensed software packages, integrating client applications, or extending store functionality with modular addons, WooNooW provides clean APIs and architectural primitives.

REST APIs & Client Integration

Build client updaters, desktop or CLI software, and remote integrations against WooNooW's public REST APIs.

Licensing API

Activate, validate, and deactivate product licenses using canonical persistent website identity (UUID + normalized domain).

Software Distribution API

Normative REST API specification for release checks, purpose-aware package requests, and atomic token redemption.

Software Updates Integration

Practical step-by-step workflow guide for bootstrapping clients, requesting purpose-aware packages, and verifying downloads.

Addon Development

Extend WooNooW's core features with modular addons, custom notification channels, checkout fields, and React-based administration screens.

Module Integration

Learn how to build self-contained modules that plug cleanly into the WooNooW Module Registry.

Bridge Pattern

Understand the Bridge Pattern connecting PHP backend filters with React frontend UI components.

React Integration

Bridge WordPress PHP runtime state into modern React interfaces inside the admin single-page application.

Checkout Fields

Register custom fields, handle validation, and persist data in WooNooW checkout flows.

Custom Channels

Add custom notification delivery channels alongside email, SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

Last updated Sep 8, 2026