Uploading extensions via ACP

[5hocK]

Will it be possible to upload extensions in zip format via the ACP, then unpacked and installed automatically? Is this what the extensions admin does/will do?
Or will directories always have to be manually created and files uploaded by ftp?

[Danielx64]

For now it need to be uploaded yourself

[Alien_Time]

FTP would be the best option. I don't know how it will work if they allow it to be uploaded from acp. Wouldn't the max execution time and max upload size settings in server puts a limit on what we can upload from acp? If it does, then it will not work from acp if the ext package is big. After that, it needs to be unzipped too before installing. Just use a good FTP client and you should be fine. It's easier via FTP I think..

[5hocK]

Wouldn't the max execution time and max upload size settings in server puts a limit on what we can upload from acp?

Works ok for Automod, basically all I'm wondering is if 3.1 will have a version of Automod? (Autoext?)
FTP is easy but not always convenient or even available for some users - it's also a very attractive feature for anyone considering a choice of software.

[Kamahl19]

There should be an option to search for Ext in ACP (it would search all approved Exts from phpbb.com DB) and install it automatically via ACP, without downloading the package manually. Exactly like WP does.

[MattF]

There should be an option to search for Ext in ACP (it would search all approved Exts from phpbb.com DB) and install it automatically via ACP, without downloading the package manually. Exactly like WP does.

Yes, there should. And that is apparently planned, but probably not until 3.2. The highest target they are aiming for is an ability to browse, update, and install extensions all from within your ACP (by having it fully integrated with the CDB).

[5hocK]

Just the ability to upload and install an Ext via the ACP would be a good first step - No need to add nobs and whistles right from the start (delaying it)