=== WhyKeep Notes ===
Contributors: pavliukpetr
Tags: documentation, notes, plugins, maintenance, handover
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 0.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Internal documentation and notes for WordPress websites.

== Description ==

WhyKeep Notes helps developers and site administrators preserve the context behind a WordPress website.

Document why a plugin is installed, record important technical decisions, leave maintenance instructions, and keep information that you or the next developer may need later.

**WordPress tells you what is installed. WhyKeep Notes tells you why it is there.**

WhyKeep Notes lets you:

* Create private internal notes inside WordPress admin.
* Attach notes directly to installed plugins.
* Leave general notes about the website, configuration, maintenance, or technical decisions.
* Mark important notes so critical information is easy to find.
* Organize notes with categories.
* Search and filter your documentation.
* See notes related to a plugin directly from the Plugins screen.
* Preserve plugin notes even when the related plugin is no longer installed.

WhyKeep Notes is designed for developers, freelancers, agencies, and site administrators who want to leave useful context behind instead of relying on memory.

= Privacy and external services =

WhyKeep Notes works completely inside your WordPress installation.

It does not:

* Send data to external services.
* Include telemetry or tracking.
* Display advertising.
* Load anything on the frontend.
* Require an external account.

== Installation ==

1. Install and activate WhyKeep Notes.
2. Open Tools > WhyKeep Notes in WordPress admin.
3. Select Add note to create a general note.
4. To document a specific plugin, select WhyKeep Note beside it on the Plugins screen.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who can access WhyKeep Notes? =

Only users with the `manage_options` capability can access WhyKeep Notes. WordPress administrators have this capability by default.

= Can visitors see my notes? =

No. WhyKeep Notes is an administrator-only tool. Notes are not displayed on the frontend of your website.

= Can I add a note to a specific plugin? =

Yes. Notes can be associated with installed plugins directly from the WordPress Plugins screen.

= What happens if a related plugin is removed? =

The note is preserved together with the plugin's last known name, so important historical context is not lost.

= What happens when WhyKeep Notes is deactivated? =

Your notes are preserved and become available again when the plugin is reactivated.

= What happens when WhyKeep Notes is uninstalled? =

WhyKeep Notes currently preserves its database table and notes after uninstalling. Version 0.1.0 does not automatically delete stored notes.

= Where are dates stored? =

Dates are stored in GMT and displayed using your WordPress timezone and date/time settings.

== Screenshots ==

1. The WhyKeep Notes timeline with searchable internal documentation.
2. Creating a note and associating it with an installed plugin.
3. Plugin notes displayed directly on the WordPress Plugins screen.

== Changelog ==

= 0.1.0 =
* Initial release.