=== DigitalDot Caché Manager for Redis ===
Contributors: digitaldot
Tags: redis, object cache, performance, cache, optimization
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Object cache management for WordPress sites using Redis as a supported cache backend. Enable, disable, monitor, and control cache exclusions.

== Description ==

DigitalDot Caché Manager for Redis is a WordPress plugin that provides centralized management of persistent object cache environments where Redis is used as a cache backend.

It is designed for advanced WordPress installations where Redis is already available on the server and offers tools for object cache installation, control, monitoring, diagnostics, and exclusions.

This plugin is not endorsed, supported, certified, or affiliated with Redis Ltd.

Redis is a registered trademark of Redis Ltd. Any rights therein are reserved to Redis Ltd.

The plugin includes:

* Enable and disable the WordPress object cache drop-in (`object-cache.php`)
* Install and remove the cache drop-in automatically
* Monitor Redis connection status in real time
* View cache statistics including hits, misses, ratio, memory usage, and calls
* Flush cache globally or selectively
* Manage cache exclusions for plugins and internal groups
* Support for Redis Sentinel environments
* TCP, TLS, SSL, and UNIX socket connections
* Diagnostic tools for troubleshooting Redis connectivity

This plugin is intended for advanced WordPress setups and production environments.

== Features ==

* Object cache drop-in management
* Redis Sentinel support
* Multiple connection schemes including TCP, TLS, SSL, and UNIX socket
* Cache flushing, including global and pattern-based flushing
* Admin bar integration with status indicators
* Cache performance metrics
* Plugin and group exclusion system
* Connection and protocol diagnostics
* Debug utilities for Redis operations

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/digitaldot-cache-manager-for-redis`
2. Activate it from the WordPress admin panel
3. Ensure Redis is available in your server environment
4. Configure connection settings if required
5. Use the admin tools to manage cache behavior

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this an official Redis plugin? =

No. This plugin is not endorsed, supported, certified, or affiliated with Redis Ltd. Redis is mentioned only to describe compatibility with Redis as a supported cache backend.

= Does this replace Redis Object Cache plugin? =

No. It provides object cache drop-in management and additional tools for monitoring, diagnostics, exclusions, and cache control.

= Does it support Redis Sentinel? =

Yes. Sentinel mode is supported.

= Is it safe for production? =

Yes. It is designed for production environments and advanced WordPress installations where persistent object cache is already part of the infrastructure.

= Does it affect frontend performance? =

The admin tools have no significant frontend impact. The plugin mainly runs in the admin area and cache layer.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release
* Object cache drop-in management
* Redis Sentinel support
* Cache flush tools
* Monitoring and diagnostics
* Admin bar integration
